Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 bell peppers (tops cut, stemmed and seeded)
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 4 ounces green chiles ((from a can))
  • 1 cup corn kernels (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (chopped fresh )
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Cut the top of the bell peppers.  Remove the stem and carefully seed the peppers, leaving the rest of the pepper intact.
  •  Line a 13 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper. (You can also use a baking sheet.)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion and chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spoon the quinoa mixture into each each bell pepper cavity. 
  • Place on prepared baking dish, cavity side up, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.