Stuffed Peppers Macro Friendly: A Delicious Way to Eat Healthy!
Stuffed Peppers Macro Friendly is a nutritious and delicious dish that combines colorful bell peppers filled with a healthy mixture of protein, grains, and vegetables, making it a perfect meal for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg