Recently my husband and I discovered we are both fans of quinoa. It's easy to prepare and very healthy for you. I have been trying to reduce the amount of red meat we consume while also incorporating healthier meals into our diet, so when I stumbled upon this recipe on One Lovely Life, I was very excited to try it. I am so glad I did- it was amazing! These peppers are full of healthy beans, veggies, and quinoa- and we did not even miss the ground beef that is typical for stuffed peppers.
If you've never tried quinoa before, don't be afraid of it! Yes, it has a funny name, but it is easy to work with and full of healthy protein. In fact, it is a complete protein (usually only found in meat sources). This is the perfect recipe to try if you are new to using quinoa. And, the peppers make great leftovers, too!
Ingredients
4 bell peppers (any color), halved stem-to-tip, seeded
1 c quinoa, uncooked, rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 (15oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 roma tomato, seeded, diced
1 (4oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
1/4c cilantro, minced (I omitted)
1/4tsp salt
1/4tsp pepper
Olive oil, if desired
½ c Monterrey Jack, grated
½ c Cheddar cheese, grated
1 recipe Red Enchilada Sauce or 1 (28oz) can
Instructions
Add quinoa and onion to a large saucepan with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-18 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, microwave pepper halves 3-5 minutes to soften slightly.
Add black beans, tomato, green chiles, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the quinoa/onion mixture and stir to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add a small amount of olive oil. (I didn’t need to).
Pour the enchilada sauce into a 9×13″ baking dish coated with cooking spray. Divide filling among peppers, then place the peppers into the dish. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Cover the pan with foil and bake at 375 degrees 25-35 minutes. Remove foil and cook about 5 minutes longer. Serve topped with enchilada sauce.
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