Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds
3. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy
5. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and diced tomatoes
6. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently
7. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes
9. If using cheese, uncover and sprinkle on top; bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted
10. Serve warm and enjoy!