Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 bell peppers
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion (approximately one small onion)
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 cups diced tomatoes (Fresh or canned)
  • 1 cups black beans (canned and rinsed or cooked)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded pepper jack cheese

Instruction

  • Prepare the ingredients: Chop the onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and oregano. Squeeze the lime juice and shred the cheese.
  • Cut the stems off of the peppers and slice the peppers in half vertically. Remove the membrane and set them aside.
  • Add  1 tablespoon of olive oil to a saute pan and the garlic and onions - cook until they begin to soften.
  • Add the quinoa, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cilantro; mix well.
  • Next, stir in the lime juice mix until all ingredients are combined.
  • Spoon the stuffing mixture into each pepper half and top with cheese.
  • Place the peppers into a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.