Make Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

- 4 bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.

5. Add the quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa, and cheese and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

6. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.

7. Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture and top with additional cheese, if desired.

8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

9. Serve warm. Enjoy!