Smokey Beans & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These Smokey Beans & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers make a totally scrumptious dinner!
I often want super simple food, without any fuss, like a big bowl of steamed sweet potatoes, beans, and greens topped with avocado.
But other times, I get an itch for something with a little more flare. Something dynamic to give my tastebuds a little extra excitement. Something like stuffed bell peppers, slowly baked, and then roasted to sweet perfection.
Baking the bell peppers (especially the last 15 to 30 minutes, uncovered, at a higher temp) makes them caramelize slightly, and the result is tender, sweet, lightly golden brown deliciousness. It gives you more umami, bringing out their sweet flavor.
Don't worry though—this outstanding flavor comes from easy to find ingredients and simple action steps. This recipe is gourmet flavor without the gourmet hassle.
These Smokey Beans & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers can be a complete meal give you a serving of legumes, whole grains, and veggies, including leafy greens! Plus, a bit of buttery avocado for your healthy fat.
Want gourmet flavor tonight? Pick up your peppers, cook your quinoa, and have fun stuffing!
And if you like this recipe, please do share it. If you're trying to turn people to plants, plant-based dishes with flavor like this are the best recipes to pass on. Thank you!!
Smokey Beans & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½–1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 15 oz fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 5 cups baby spinach (2.5 oz)
- 4 large bell peppers
Directions:
- Cut tops off peppers and discard the seeds. Feel free to save the tops and roast them with the dish.
- Add the onions, garlic, and spices to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Dry-sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the quinoa, water, and fire-roasted tomatoes and cover with a lid. Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large mixing bowl. Add the black beans, nutritional yeast, and spinach. Mix well.
- Generously stuff the peppers with quinoa mixture until all peppers are full. Place the tops back on the peppers and then cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered. Then remove the foil and increase heat to 400°F. Bake for 15 more minutes, or until peppers are soft and slightly golden brown. For softer peppers, bake for an extra 5 to 10 minutes.
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