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15 Best Sweet Pepper Recipes for Healthy & Flavorful Meals

Classic Stuffed Sweet Peppers

A hearty and healthy dinner made with sweet peppers stuffed with quinoa, beans, and fresh herbs. Perfect for family meals and easy to customize with lean ground turkey or vegetarian fillings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
  • 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned, drained)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Knife & Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  4. Stir in quinoa, beans, tomatoes, cumin, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
  6. Top with cheese (if using).
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender.
  8. Serve warm with a side salad or rice.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of quinoa.
  • You can freeze stuffed peppers for up to 2 months and reheat when needed.
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