YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Fire-Roasted Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Savor the vibrant flavors of fire-roasted bell peppers filled with a hearty mix of fluffy quinoa, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes. Enhanced with a touch of egg white for an extra protein punch and sprinkled with reduced fat cheese, this dish is a satisfying blend of textures and tastes perfect for a nourishing and balanced meal.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Bell Peppers
1/2 cup Uncooked Quinoa
1.5 cups Cooked Black Beans
1/2 cup Frozen Corn
1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 small Onion
2 large Egg Whites
1 tsp Olive Oil
1.5 cups Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Reserve the tops for later if desired for garnish.
In a medium saucepan, rinse the quinoa under cold water and then cook it according to package instructions.
While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, frozen corn, and black beans. Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and allow to heat through.
Once the quinoa is cooked, stir it into the vegetable and bean mixture along with the egg whites. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the egg whites begin to set.
Spoon the filling evenly into the hollowed bell peppers and top each with a generous layer of reduced fat shredded cheese.
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Serve warm, garnished with the reserved bell pepper tops if desired.