Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce - A flavorful and simple twist on stuffed peppers that is full of protein and fiber and it's vegetarian friendly.

Ingredients

Peppers:

4 bell peppers large, halved, seeds removed

1 cup quinoa cooked according to the directions

1 15- ounce black beans drained and rinsed

1/2 cup whole kernel corn drained and rinsed

½ cup salsa

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1½ teaspoons chili powder

1½ teaspoons garlic powder

Salt and Pepper to taste

Toppings:

Dairy-Free cheese

Salsa

Dairy-free sour cream

Avocado sliced, mashed or served as guacamole

Fresh lime juice

Hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease the baking dish or baking pan.

Add cooked quinoa, beans, and corn to a large mixing bowl. Then add remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

Cut pepper in half and remove the seeds.

Stuff halved peppers with mixture until all peppers are full, then cover with foil.

Bake for 30 minutes covered

Remove foil and serve with toppings.

If adding cheese on top, sprinkle some on now, just enough to cover the tops.

Place peppers back into the oven, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes more.

Serve with desired toppings.