Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. (2024)

Looking for a filling dinner that’s healthy and vegan? Try these cheesy quinoa stuffed peppers! It’s an easy dish that’s sure to be a family favorite.

It can be tough to find a hearty dinner recipe that’s both free of meat and dairy products. Many vegetarian dishes are very filling, but contain a lot of cheese or other dairy.

These cheesy quinoa stuffed peppers are really hearty and filling, plus, they are so super simple to make. You can customize this recipe to suit your needs…use the milk of your choice, use rice instead of quinoa if you prefer, add a few more vegetables, use whatever cheese you like.

I like to bake the peppers for a little while without the filling, and then again once they are stuffed full of quinoa. I find that the pre-bake helps them soften up a bit more. No one likes mushy peppers!

What kind of peppers should you use for stuffed peppers?

I like to use red, orange, and yellow bell peppers to make stuffed peppers, but you can also use green bell peppers.

Does non-dairy cheese taste good?

There are many different varieties of non-dairy cheese. You will need to research and find a brand that works for your specific dietary needs. I love the Daiya jalapeno Havarti block of non-dairy cheese. It has a ton of flavor and gets really creamy when melted, and I would say it is very cheese-like. It’s the perfect cheese for these quinoa stuffed peppers.

How do you make quinoa stuffed peppers?

1. Remove the tops and seeds from bell peppers. Place them in the oven to bake for a little while.
2. Make the filling – cook the quinoa, then add the black beans, zucchini, and other ingredients.
3. Place the filling inside each of the pre-baked peppers.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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Recipe

These cheesy quinoa stuffed peppers are:

• healthy and filling
• great for an easy weeknight meal
• versatile – add different beans, use a different cheese – you can customize these to suit your taste

That’s all there is to it! And here’s a little secret…if you don’t want to make quinoa stuffed peppers, the filling is really good on its own, too! Sometimes a bowl of creamy, cheesy quinoa is just the thing at the end of a long day.

What are your favorite easy meals for busy nights?

If you like quinoa, you may want to try this healthy white bean quinoa chili and these chocolate quinoa crunch bars.

This post was originally published in November 2014. It has been updated with new tips.

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