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Southwestern Bell Pepper Quinoa

This Southwestern Bell Pepper Quinoa makes a great side dish or even a lunch idea. Made using fresh bell peppers, tomatoes and corn, it's not only hearty it's healthy as well.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: bell peppers, quinoa
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced small
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced small
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced small
  • 1/2 white onion diced small
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 2 small tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • small bunch fresh coriander

Toppings

  • 1 lime cut into quarters
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
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Instructions

  • In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Stir for a minute and add the cumin. Stir for another minute.
  • Add diced peppers and onions. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, stir well and cook for a further 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Push all the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the quinoa. Quickly dry fry the quinoa stirring for about a minute and incorporate it into the vegetables.
  • Pour in the stock and add the corn. Stir, cover, reduce heat to low and leave to cook for 12 - 15 minutes until all the stock has absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
  • Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Top with fresh cilantro and green onions.
    If using, top with a squeeze of lime, grated cheddar and fresh avocados.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

The toppings are completely optional. If using, do not top until just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Southwestern Bell Pepper Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 446 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 497mg22%
Potassium 831mg24%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1617IU32%
Vitamin C 80mg97%
Calcium 203mg20%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.