Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans

"Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans" is a vegetarian dish delivering roughly 25.8g of protein for about 482.7 calories a serving — a solid plant-based option for life on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. It has some heat, so ease off the chilli if your stomach is sensitive right now.

Ingredients

• 4 Green Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cups Quinoa
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1 cup Sweetcorn
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• Chili Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 1/2 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese
• Cilantro

Method

1. 11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
2. 22. Place the bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish, cut side up. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly softened.
3. 33. While the bell peppers are baking, prepare the filling. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. 44. Stir in the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through. Remove the skillet from heat, and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese, if using.
5. 55. Remove the bell peppers from the oven, and carefully stuff each pepper half with the quinoa and black bean mixture. Top the stuffed peppers with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, if using.
6. 66. Return the stuffed peppers to the oven, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
7. 77. Remove from the oven, and allow the stuffed peppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Dial back the chilli or spice level if nausea is a factor for you today.
• At 25.8g of protein a serving, pair it with a protein-forward side if you're short of your daily target.