Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Stuff quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chilies in peppers to bake in the oven for an easy meal.
These stuffed bell peppers come together in less than an hour, with minimal ingredients.
I shared this quick and easy recipe over on Instagram and y'all loved it! I decided to share it over here so we could refer back to it. It's really such an easy yet filling meal. Perfect for dinner or even lunch.
Simply combine cooked quinoa with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chilies. Fill each bell pepper with the mixture and bake. Top with a dollop of guacamole, if desired!
TIP: Cook your quinoa ahead of time! I use my little rice cooker to cook the quinoa and it turns out perfect every time.
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers cut in half and deseeded
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup frozen corn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and pour a couple tablespoons of water into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add all of the ingredients (except for the peppers) into a large bowl and stir to combine. Taste filling and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fill each pepper with filling mixture and place in the baking dish. Cover with foil and cook for about 45 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
Notes
Kristen Wood says
I love the addition of black beans! These sound fab.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much 🙂
Noelle says
Stuffed bell peppers are my favorite, so easy to make! I love that you added quinoa in there.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Heck yes 🙂 I hope you give these a try soon!
Jules Shepard says
I've loved stuffed peppers since I was a little one and love seeing the recipe changed up with quinoa! I think they look festive and colorful and easy which I really like - also makes me think of warm weather. Great recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Jules 🙂 They're one of my faves too!
celeste says
Yum, can't wait to give them a try!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Let me know what you think 🙂
Justine says
I love stuffed peppers and this sounds so interesting with the quinoa!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
You gotta give it a try 🙂 Let me know what you think!
Cristina - Memories of the Pacific says
This looks so good! I loved stuffed peppers but never made them with quinoa before.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much! I hope you try it!
Jen says
Oh, I love this idea! I've been planning to mix up my traditional stuffed pepper recipe so I'd love to give this a try.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Awesome 🙂 Let me know what you think, enjoy!!
Amanda says
This sounds excellent-- I'm always looking for tasty new ways to serve up quinoa!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Amanda! I hope you give it a try 🙂
Sandi says
I love that you use quinoa for protein in this recipe. They look wonderful!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Sandi 🙂 I love quinoa!!