Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and black beans | Best Healthy Recipe

Here is a recipe for stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and black beans:

Ingredients for Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and black beans:

• 4 large bell peppers, any color
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional), for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a large baking dish.
3. Rinse the quinoa and place it in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
4. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
6. Mix the cooked quinoa into the black bean mixture.
7. Spoon the quinoa and black bean mixture into the bell peppers, filling them evenly. Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
9. Serve the stuffed bell peppers with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and black beans!

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