How to cook Vegetarian Mexican stuffed Peppers Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and cheaper than quinoa.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prepare quinoa as per directions on package.

Cut peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.

Place face down in a microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup of water and microwave for 5 minutes to get them a little soft.

In a large bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, salsa, 1 ¼ cups of cheese, zucchini, onions, cilantro, and spices.

Taste for seasoning.

Fill the microwaved peppers and top with remaining ¼ cup of cheese.

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

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