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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce – A flavorful and simple twist on stuffed peppers that is full of protein and fiber and it’s vegetarian friendly.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: healthy, vegetarian stuffed peppers
Servings: 8 halved bell peppers
Author: Briana

Ingredients

Peppers:

  • 4 bell peppers large, halved, seeds removed
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked according to the directions
  • 1 15- ounce black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Toppings:

  • Dairy-Free cheese
  • Salsa
  • Dairy-free sour cream
  • Avocado sliced, mashed or served as guacamole
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease the baking dish or baking pan.
  • Add cooked quinoa, beans, and corn to a large mixing bowl. Then add remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • Cut pepper in half and remove the seeds.
  • Stuff halved peppers with mixture until all peppers are full, then cover with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes covered
  • Remove foil and serve with toppings.
  • If adding cheese on top, sprinkle some on now, just enough to cover the tops.
  • Place peppers back into the oven, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes more.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

*Nutrition information is for one filled pepper half, and does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2065IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

Disclaimer

Although HalfPastHungry.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on which products you use, the brand that was purchased, or in other unforeseeable ways. HalfPastHungry.com will not be held liable for any reliance on given nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your physician first.

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