Grilled Tex Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These Grilled Tex Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are a healthy protein packed, delicious and easy weeknight meal for your family!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 351kcal
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 ½ cups black beans
- ½ onion diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6-10 bell peppers the size of your bell peppers will determine how much filling you use. You can refrigerate any excess
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
If you're using your oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. If you're using your grill, ensure it's on.
Slice the tops off of the bell peppers, and score the insides, removing all the seeds and insides. Set aside.
Mix the quinoa with the corn, beans, onion and tomatoes until thoroughly mixed. Add all of the seasonings and stir until mixed. Add in the cheese into the mixture.
Stuff each of the peppers with the mixture, packing them tightly.
Place in a greased casserole (in oven) or onto the grill.
If in oven, bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees. If on your grill, cook on high with the lid closed for 10 minutes.
Feel free to add some extra cheese on top. Enjoy!
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4085IU | Vitamin C: 156.8mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3.7mg