Beyond Sausage Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
4 Beyond Sausages
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 can chopped green chilis
1 cup corn kernels
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ cup vegan shredded cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
6 bell peppers, tops cut, stemmed and seeded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Serves 6 | Prep Time 15 min | Cook Time 30 min
Looking for a healthy, flavour-packed plant-based dinner that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep? These Beyond Sausage Stuffed Peppers combine colourful bell peppers with savoury Beyond Sausage, protein-rich quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, and warming spices for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Remove casings from beyond brats. Bring a saucepan or skillet to medium heat. Break up sausages into small bits and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green chilis, corn, beans, tomatoes, vegan pepper jack cheese, beyond sausage bits, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion and chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper cavity. Place on a prepared baking dish, cavity side up, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!