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!
Servings: 6
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Nutrition
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