You see three vibrantly colored bell peppers, their tops sliced open to reveal a hearty filling of quinoa, chorizo, and veggies, speckled with melted cheese. They sit on a pool of green avocado cream, decorated with sprigs of fresh cilantro. A lime wedge adds a pop of color.

Chorizo-Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Avocado Cream

Name: Chorizo-Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Avocado Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: medium Peppers, varied colors, 3 tops sliced off and seeds removed; Chorizo, 1/2 pound casing removed; Quinoa, 1/2 cup cooked; Corn, 1/4 cup cooked; Black Beans, 1/4 cup cooked; shredded Cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar), 1/2 cup; Avocados, 2; Lime, 1 juiced; fresh Cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: August 01, 2024

This recipe breathes new life into classic Mexican flavors with its star ingredient - peppers. Our peppers, filled with savory chorizo and a blend of quinoa, corn, black beans, and cheese, creates a wonderful play of textures. Finished with a bright, citrusy avocado cream, this dish is a symphony of refreshing summer flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium peppers, varied colors - 3 - tops sliced off and seeds removed
Chorizo - 1/2 pound - casing removed
Quinoa - 1/2 cup - cooked
Corn - 1/4 cup - cooked
Black beans - 1/4 cup - cooked
Shredded cheese (monterey jack or cheddar) - 1/2 cup
Avocados - 2
Lime - 1 - juiced
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🕗

Preheat your oven to 375°F for the peppers to bake.
Step 2 - 🥘🔥🍖

In a medium pan, sauté the chorizo over medium heat until cooked through. Then, remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3 - 🥣🌽🧀

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, corn, black beans, cooked chorizo, and half the cheese. Add salt and pepper for more taste.
Step 4 - 🫑🧀🍲

Fill each pepper with the quinoa mixture, top with remaining cheese, and place them in an oven-safe dish.
Step 5 - 🥘🔥⏲️

Bake the stuffed peppers for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6 - 🥑🍋🌿

While the peppers are baking, blend avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Step 7 - 🫑🥑🍽️

Serve the stuffed peppers hot, on a bed of avocado cream. Enjoy your delicious meal!

Additional

For a vegan version, replace chorizo with plant-based protein and omit the cheese or use a vegan alternative. Also, kids can help with stuffing the peppers, making it a fun family cooking time.