Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Avocado Salsa

Embark on a culinary journey with these vibrant Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers, a nutritious and satisfying dish suitable for any meal occasion. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, this recipe seamlessly blends the wholesome goodness of quinoa, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty avocado salsa. Impress your taste buds with the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this easy-to-make, gluten-free, and vegetarian delight.

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers (assorted colors)
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Avocado Salsa:

• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing it down gently.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
7. While the peppers are baking, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced avocados, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
8. Once the stuffed peppers are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
9. Top each stuffed pepper with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 300 Kcal
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 45g (Sugar: 5g)
• Fiber: 10g
• Fat: 11g (Saturated: 1.5g, Unsaturated: 9g)