Description
Vegan Jack-o’-Lantern Peppers are colorful, flavorful, and nutritious, stuffed with a hearty mixture of quinoa, black beans, and corn, making them a delightful main dish for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the mixture and brush outside with olive oil.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender and slightly caramelized.
Notes
These peppers can be garnished with fresh herbs and served with a side salad or crusty bread. They make great leftovers, perfect for lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg