Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers – Oil-Free, Plant-Based

This recipe for Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers makes a hearty plant-based dinner. Simple spices flavor the satisfying stuffing of beans, corn, and quinoa. This is a vegan crowd-pleaser the whole family will love!

How to Make Vegan Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa

This recipe for plant-based Tex-Mex stuffed peppers was inspired by Mexican ingredients. Quinoa is the gluten-free whole grain base. Then, Black Beans, corn, and some key Tex-Mex spices layer on flavor. To really bring home the flavor, serve them with a creamy oil-free Oaxacan Tomatillo Serrano Guacamole. This is must-have recipe for your healthy vegan eating!

Other Ways to Eat the Oil-Free, Vegan Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffing

The oil-free vegan quinoa stuffing for this recipe can be enjoyed many ways. Sure, you can stuff it into peppers, as in this recipe. But, the hearty combination of quinoa, beans, and corn makes it great for other delicious, plant-based dishes. Try it:

• Southwest Wrap: Place inside a whole grain tortilla wrap with a few slices of avocado or 5 Minute Guacamole
• Fiesta Bowl: Serve over lettuce and top with 5 Minute Pico de Gallo
• Stuffed Tomatoes: Scoop out juicy heirloom tomatoes and stuff for some Southwest flavor
• Top Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Use as a hearty topping on roasted sweet potatoes
• Enchilada Filling: Roll inside tortillas and cover in enchilada sauce for Red Quinoa Enchiladas Rojas

For more Oil-Free Cooking Quinoa Tips and Recipes: 

• Quinoa Cooking: Rinsing, Oil-Free Toasting, and How to Know When It’s Done
• Quinoa Recipes: Oil-Free Whole Foods, Plant-Based Collection

Watch this Cooking Video to Learn More about Quinoa:

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Chef Katie’s Oil-Free Plant-Based Cooking Tips: 

What is Quinoa: Quinoa is a whole grain that is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. Naturally gluten-free, it is a healthy source of vegan protein and fiber. It comes in three colors: white, black, and red.

Use Salt-Free Chili Powder: Chili powder is a combination of ground spices, including ancho chili, cumin, garlic, onion, and other red chilies. Many brands contain a high amount of salt. Look for a salt-free chili powder for the most flavor and low sodium.

Garlic Powder vs Garlic Salt vs Garlic Granules: Garlic powder is dried garlic that has been pulverized into a fine powder. Garlic granules are ground into a texture similar to ground cumin and chili powder. Garlic salt has salt added — you want to avoid this to keep the sodium lower. I find garlic powder can become chalky and doesn’t work well in most recipes. For your cooking, I recommend using good-quality Garlic Granules.

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Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers – Oil-Free, Plant-Based Recipe

• Medium 
• Servings: 6 
• Ready in: 70 minutes 
• Yield: 6 stuffed peppers

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Servings 6.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g	3 %
Saturated Fat 0 g	1 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0 %
Sodium 32 mg	1 %
Potassium 797 mg	23 %
Total Carbohydrate 38 g	13 %
Dietary Fiber 8 g	31 %
Sugars 8 g
Protein 9 g	19 %
Vitamin A	72 %
Vitamin C	225 %
Calcium	17 %
Iron	12 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

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Shopping and Gear List

• Terrasoul Superfoods Organic White Quinoa
• Premium Ground New Mexico Dark Chile Pepper Powder, No Salt
• The Spice Way Granulated Garlic
• Quality Lemon Lime Squeezer