CelestialChorus
Novice Foodie
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes from the inside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced avocado, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa and avocado mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve the stuffed bell peppers hot, garnished with optional toppings of your choice. Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious meal!