Spicy Baked Peppers with Quinoa and Corn

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Spicy Baked Peppers with Quinoa and Corn
60 min.
6
310kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a vibrant and delicious dish? Introducing Spicy Baked Peppers with Quinoa and Corn, a delightful vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dish combines the smoky flavors of roasted poblano and red bell peppers with a hearty filling of quinoa, fresh corn, and zesty spices, creating a satisfying main course that is both nutritious and flavorful.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, these stuffed peppers are not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and essential nutrients. Each serving contains approximately 310 calories, making it a guilt-free option for those looking to maintain a balanced diet. The combination of smoked Gouda cheese adds a creamy richness that perfectly complements the spicy undertones of the dish.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 60 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, you'll find that the straightforward steps make it easy to create a dish that looks and tastes gourmet. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a burst of flavors with every bite of these Spicy Baked Peppers with Quinoa and Corn!

Ingredients

  •  poblano pepper 
  • cup ears corn fresh
  • cup onion red chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon oregano dried fresh chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  •  bell pepper red medium to large
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes fire roasted with green chilies, drained organic canned
  • cups quinoa cooked
  • cup gouda cheese smoked shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil.
  2. Place poblano chiles on cookie sheet. Broil 8 minutes, turning once, until blackened.
  3. Place blackened chiles in bowl; cover tightly.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, place corn and onion on same cookie sheet. Broil 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
  6. Peel off charred skin from blackened chiles; coarsely chop chiles.
  7. Place in medium bowl.
  8. Add broiled corn and onion, oil, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
  9. Add tomatoes and cooked quinoa; toss.
  10. Heat oven to 350°F.
  11. Cut each bell pepper in half; remove seeds and membranes (leave stem on, if desired). Fill pepper halves with quinoa mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  12. Place on cookie sheet.
  13. Bake 15 minutes or until peppers are tender and stuffing is hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein19.12%
Fat42.47%
Carbs38.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.83
Glycemic Load
7.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.128260674684%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.24mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.91kcal
15.5%
Fat:15.03g
23.13%
Saturated Fat:7.57g
47.32%
Carbohydrates:30.59g
10.2%
Net Carbohydrates:25.06g
9.11%
Sugar:9.17g
10.19%
Cholesterol:44.95mg
14.98%
Sodium:829.49mg
36.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.23g
30.45%
Vitamin C:113.7mg
137.81%
Vitamin A:2574.68IU
51.49%
Phosphorus:365.05mg
36.51%
Calcium:339.2mg
33.92%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.35%
Fiber:5.53g
22.14%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.76%
Folate:83.01µg
20.75%
Magnesium:77.44mg
19.36%
Zinc:2.61mg
17.39%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.92%
Vitamin E:2.1mg
13.99%
Iron:2.51mg
13.95%
Potassium:473.52mg
13.53%
Vitamin K:13.69µg
13.04%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.44%
Selenium:7.84µg
11.21%
Copper:0.2mg
10.13%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.12%
Vitamin B3:1.57mg
7.84%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.8%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.31%