Taste the vegan veggie delights of Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers, a scrumptious and healthy meal. This colorful recipe pairs power-packed black beans with protein and quinoa, with brightly-colored vegetables which pack up a palette in flavor.
First of all, cook quinoa using package instructions until it is soft and fluffy. Use it as a protein-packed stuffing basis. Meanwhile, sauté the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the olive oil until they are caramelized and tender. Next, get black beans, corn kernels, and a variety of spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder, to make the mix with Southwestern style influence.
In the large bowl, the cooked quinoa has to be mixed with the black beans and vegetables mixture. Stir in diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a bit of lime juice to bring forth the flavors and for some much needed freshness to the stuffing.
Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds before starting cooking. Lushly load the quinoa and blackbean mixture in the pepper halves, which gives not just a pretty picture, but also a satiated appetite.
Bake the stuffed peppers until the peppers are tender, and the filling is cooked. Consequently, the nutritionally-rich, vibrant, and balanced dish is made with a combination of protein, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals from the black beans and quinoa.
Prepare these Vegan Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers served with some avocado slices and a spoonful of the dairy free yogurt for rich creaminess. This recipe showcases the many uses of black beans as well demonstrates the beautiful vegan cooking options available using fresh produce. Besides being a healthy and balanced meal, this one is definitely a joy to the senses.
