Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Rice and Cheese

These Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and nutritious dish filled with a delightful combination of quinoa, rice, and a medley of vegetables, all topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a Kosher American supper, this dish is both satisfying and healthy.

Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Rice and Cheese
45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Bell peppers - 2 large
  • Quinoa - 1/2 cup (90g)
  • Cooked rice - 1/2 cup (100g)
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Zucchini - 1 small, diced
  • Carrot - 1 small, diced
  • Corn - 1/2 cup (75g), frozen or canned
  • Black beans - 1/2 cup (75g), drained and rinsed
  • Cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cheddar cheese - 1 cup (100g), shredded
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside once done.
  3. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Add diced zucchini and carrot to the skillet, cooking for another 5 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in the corn, black beans, cooked quinoa, cooked rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Stuff each bell pepper generously with the quinoa and vegetable mixture.
  9. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of each pepper.
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in fiber, promoting healthy digestion.
  • Packed with vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.

Tags

AmericanKosherSupper