Deconstructed Skillet Stuffed Peppers
 
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (or chicken)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 can green chilis
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup corn, cooked
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked
  • 2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • Garnish (optional):
  • Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Olives
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Avocado
Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meat.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. In same skillet add olive oil and chopped onion and sliced pepper.
  4. Cook until just starting to become tender.
  5. Add in minced garlic and stir until fragrant, an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add to that, green chilis, chopped tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Mix to incorporate and add spices.
  7. Mix well and stir in quinoa and ground meat.
  8. Top with cheese if using and continue heating over low until melted (you can also pop it in the oven at 400 degrees or broil until cheese has melted.
  9. Garnish with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro and/or olives.
  10. Enjoy!
Recipe by Simple Roots at https://simplerootswellness.com/deconstructed-skillet-stuffed-peppers/