STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers can work well in all meals. You can have them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Stuffed Bell Peppers are the best way to enjoy all the colorful veggies. It is made with quinoa/rice, beans, vegetables, and some flavorful spices.
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Equipment
Instant Pot
Baking Tray
Cast Iron Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 medium Bell Peppers multi-color
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1.5 cups Quinoa
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1 cup Corns frozen
- 1 cup Salsa
- ½ cup Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper
Garnish:
- 1 Avocado sliced
- 1 Jalapeno sliced
- 1 Lemon Juice
Instructions
HOW TO COOK QUINOA:
- Add 2 cups quinoa in an Instant Pot along with 2 ⅓ cups water. Pressure cook for 1 minute with the vent in the sealing position. Let the pressure release naturally. Once quinoa is cooked then keep it aside.
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS:
- Slice the top of the pepper including the stem. Remove the seeds & ribs of the pepper.
- Spray some oil in the peppers & sprinkle some salt.
- In a bowl, add cooked quinoa, beans, corns, salsa/ tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, and seasoning. Mix the ingredients until properly combined. Using a spoon, add the stuffing to the peppers.
HOW TO MAKE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS IN OVEN:
- Spray some cooking oil on the baking sheet. Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
HOW TO MAKE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS IN AN INSTANT POT:
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Insert the trivet & place stuffed peppers on the trivet. Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally (NPR) for 5 minutes and then Quick Release.
GARNISH:
- Garnish with some sliced avocado, jalapeno on the top of the stuffed peppers. And sprinkle some lemon juice and serve!
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Notes
HOW TO USE RAW BLACK BEANS: Add ½ cup black beans in an Instant Pot along with 1.5 cups water. Pressure cook for 60 minutes at HIGH-pressure level. When the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally. If you want you can also add a pinch of baking soda before cooking.
You can add any vegetable that you like (peas, zucchini, carrots, etc).
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Nutrition Facts
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Amount per Serving
Calories
252
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
289
mg
13
%
Potassium
816
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
4791
IU
96
%
Vitamin C
173
mg
210
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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