Quinoa Taco-Stuffed Peppers

If there’s a fruit that goes amazingly with all recipes, it’s peppers! *YES, PEPPERS ARE A FRUIT* Its sweet flavour goes with anything you serve them with but this time, they’ll be the main protagonist… Hope you like this recipe as much as we do!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large bell peppers, try to find peppers with flat bases that can stand upright

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup Quinta Quinoa, rinsed and drained

• 1 ½ cups vegetable stock(355 mL)

• 15 oz black beans(425 g), drained and rinsed, 1 can • 1 cup corn(175 g) • 1 cup shredded cheese(100 g)

• ½ cup enchilada sauce(225 g), or salsa

PREPARATION:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

• Wash and dry the peppers.

• Using a sharp knife, take off their tops and remove the seeds and pith.

• Arrange the peppers in an oven-safe dish so that they stand upright.

• Bake the peppers for 20 minutes.

• While the peppers are baking, begin cooking the quinoa.

• Add olive oil to a medium-sized pot or dutch oven with a lid. Add onion and cook over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes, or until starting to become tender.

• Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

• Add spices and quinoa. Sauté the quinoa for 1-2 minutes before adding the vegetable stock.

• Add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat for 2 minutes.

• Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and has absorbed all the remaining liquid.

• Remove the pot from the heat and add the beans, corn, cheese, and enchilada sauce. Mix everything.

• Spoon the quinoa mixture into the pre-baked peppers, being sure to press the mixture firmly into the peppers.

• Generously top with cheese and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.

• Allow the peppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with toppings of your choice.

Serve this delicious recipe shared by @Tastyvegeterian. If you enjoyed it, make sure to let us know on our Facebook page!

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