Stuffed Green Peppers with Avocado and Cheese
Enjoy a burst of flavors with these stuffed green peppers filled with creamy avocado and melted cheese. This dish combines the freshness of ripe avocados with the savory perfection of cheese and tender green peppers. Perfect for a healthy meal or as a savory side dish, these stuffed creations are sure to please both the palate and the eye.
ingredients
- 4 medium green peppers
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
Cut the tops off the green peppers and remove seeds.
- 3.
In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 4.
Add cooked quinoa, chopped red onion, and half of the cheddar cheese to the avocado mixture, combining well.
- 5.
Stuff each green pepper with the avocado and quinoa mixture, packing it in tightly.
- 6.
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish upright and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- 7.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 8.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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