Description
Make easy and healthy air fryer quinoa stuffed peppers with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, corn, red onion, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture.
- Place peppers in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- If using cheese, sprinkle on top and air fry for 1 more minute to melt.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use any leftover quinoa for quicker prep.
- Swap black beans for chickpeas if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add diced tomatoes or avocado before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: air fryer quinoa stuffed peppers, healthy stuffed peppers, vegetarian air fryer recipe