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    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice

    Published: Jan 23, 2024 ยท by Jennifer ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท Leave a Comment

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    This Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe for Meatless Monday is an easy appetizers recipe, easy snacks or easy dinner recipe!

    Stuffed Peppers With No Rice
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    We love this Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe for Meatless Monday

    Making stuffed bell peppers without rice is so much fun! One of the fun things about this Easy Vegetarian Quinoa Dinner Recipe is that you can easily switch up the flavor profile by using different cheeses and salsas!

    I thought it would be fun to share a few recipes with you all that incorporate quinoa as the main ingredient, like the Vegetarian Pesto Quinoa Bake Recipe and Quinoa Pizza Bites Recipe I shared a while back.ย 

    Stuffed Peppers With No Rice

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    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe

    How to Make this Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe

    If you want a spicier, hotter taste in these Stuffed Peppers With No Rice, just use a different salsa with a little more heat!

    Want a cheesier stuffed pepper? Just add more cheese! 

    Ingredients needed to make this Easy Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe

    • 6 large green peppers
    • 1 cup dry quinoa
    • water to cook quinoa
    • 1 can, 15 oz, black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 jar, 16 oz, salsa (mild, medium or hot), reserving ยผ cup
    • ยฝ cup cottage cheese
    • ยพ cup pepper jack cheese, divided

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    Directions for making this Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe

    Cook quinoa in water, according to package directions and place in a large mixing bowl. 

    Slice tops off green peppers, remove seeds and discard.

    green bell peppers cut the top off

    Place peppers, cut side down onto a greased microwave safe plate or dish and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes before flipping over. Set aside. 

    Easy Vegetarian Quinoa Dinner Recipe

    Preheat oven to 400.

    In the large mixing bowl of quinoa, add beans, salsa, cottage cheese and ยฝ cup pepper jack cheese. Mix well.

    mozzarella cheese, black beans and quinoa in a pot

    Spoon into peppers, pressing into each cavity.

    mozzarella cheese, black beans being poured into a green bell pepper

    Top with remaining pepper jack cheese. 

    mozzarella cheese, black beans being poured into a green bell pepper

    Bake for 10-15 minutes or until filling is hot. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Serve topped with remaining salsa. 

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe

    What goes with stuffed peppers?

    You can make a nice bruschetta or side salad with these Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice to make it a more filling meal!

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    If you do make the recipe, I hope youโ€™ll share that you tried it on Pinterest! I love it SO MUCH when readers share their feedback! 

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    To print this Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe, simply click the recipe card below!

    I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook!ย You can also email this recipe!

    I can't wait for you to try this Easy Vegetarian Quinoa Dinner Recipe for Meatless Monday!

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice

    Jennifer
    This Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers With No Rice Recipe for Meatless Monday is an easy appetizers recipe, easy snacks or easy dinner recipe!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 greenย peppers
    • 1 cup dry quinoa
    • water to cook quinoa
    • 15 oz black beans 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
    • 16 oz salsa 16 oz, salsa (mild, medium or hot), reserving ยผ cup
    • ยฝ cup cottage cheese
    • ยพ cupย  pepperย jack cheese divided

    Instructions
     

    • Cook quinoa in water, according to package directions and place in a large mixing bowl.
    • Slice tops offย greenย peppers, remove seeds and discard.
    • Placeย peppers, cut side down onto a greased microwave safe plate or dish and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes before flipping over. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In the large mixing bowl of quinoa, add beans, salsa, cottage cheese and ยฝ cupย pepperย jack cheese. Mix well.
    • Spoon intoย peppers, pressing into each cavity.
    • op with remainingย pepperย jack cheese.
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until filling is hot. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
    • Serve topped with remaining salsa.
    Keyword appetizer, Dinner, Green Pepper, snack, vegetarian
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    Jennifer, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible with easy recipes, travel inspiration and lifestyle tips!

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    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

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