There’s something comforting and downright joyful about a perfectly roasted stuffed bell pepper. This plant-powered recipe is a celebration of color, texture, and nourishing ingredients. Packed with quinoa, black beans, and corn, and crowned with creamy avocado slices, these peppers make for a stunning centerpiece that’s as good for the eyes as it is for the body.
💚 Why You Love This Recipe
- It’s vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it perfect for all diets.
- A one-pan meal that’s easy to prep, easy to bake, and even easier to love.
- Loaded with plant-based protein and fiber from black beans and quinoa, keeping you full and satisfied.
- Bright, fresh, and flavorful thanks to the cumin, paprika, and lime.
- Customizable—add your favorite veggies, switch up the spices, or top with salsa or hot sauce.
- Beautiful enough to impress guests, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Avocado
Description
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. Prepare Bell Peppers:
Slice off the tops of bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly brush the outsides with olive oil and place in a baking dish.
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3. Cook Filling:
In a medium bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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4. Stuff the Peppers:
Fill each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
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5. Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until peppers
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6. Top and Serve:
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Remove from oven. Top with fresh avocado slices, a squeeze of lime, and garnish with cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 310kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 250mg11%
- Potassium 780mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Dietary Fiber 9g36%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to swap green peppers for red or yellow for a sweeter flavor. Add shredded cheese if you're not strictly vegan!
