- 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon quinoa mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until bell peppers are tender.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes if you prefer a slightly charred top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
