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September 9, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

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If you’re looking for a meatless meal that will keep you satisfied and happy look no further.  This recipe for slow cooker quinoa and black bean stuffed peppers is so so so yummy.  I was so happy with how it turned out and even my meat-loving husband paid me a compliment…something like “these are better than I thought they would be.”  Ha ha!  
There is no need to cook the quinoa beforehand and just use canned black beans, for sake of convenience.  I used green peppers because that’s what I had but I think it would be awesome with red bell peppers as well (or any other color you having lying around).
Recipe for Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Recipe for Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Makes 4 servings

Ideal slow cooker size:  6 quart
Cooking time:  3 hours on high or 5 hours on low

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (make sure you rinse it)
2 cups salsa
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 bell peppers (I used green, but you can use whatever kind you like)
Grated cheddar, for garnish, if desired
1.  Halve the peppers and remove seeds and white membranes inside.  Place each halve (inside side up) in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.
2.  In a bowl stir together the quinoa, salsa, salt, cumin, garlic powder and beans.
3.  Place a scoop of quinoa mixture into each bell pepper halve.
4.  Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for about 5 hours.  
5.  Carefully scoop out each pepper and serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.
*You can definitely add cooked ground beef or turkey to this recipe if you want.  I chose to make it meatless
*A dollop of sour cream on top of this would be awesome as well.

P.S.  Want to see more great meatless slow cooker recipes?  Check these out…

Slow Cooker Tomatillo Quinoa


Slow Cooker Easy Italian Seasoned Potatoes


Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil and Parmesan

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23 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beans, Healthy, Meatless, Mexican, Summer, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 2-4 hours, crock pot recipes, 5 stars, slow cooker recipes, All Posts

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  1. Erin says

    April 9, 2017 at 5:10 am

    Thank you for this recipe! Our family LOVES this one and it’s easy to make! Thanks again!

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Erin, I’m so happy to hear! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sharelle Glosser says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:37 am

    Can I make it the night before, put it in the fridge, then put in the crock pot the next morning?

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    • [email protected] says

      March 9, 2015 at 4:40 am

      yes I'm sure that would work fine!

      Reply
  3. Sarah Folkers says

    February 26, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Would I be able to use ready-made quinoa with this recipe? I have the pouches that you microwave for 90 seconds.

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    • [email protected] says

      February 26, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      I don't think so…I bet the quinoa would be way too overdone by the time the peppers were done. Sorry 🙁

      Reply
  4. Casey Whetten says

    June 3, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I don't think my slow cooker is big enough to fit all 8 half slices, do you know if I could do this in the oven at a low temperature?

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    • [email protected] says

      June 4, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      Totally. I would do it in the oven covered with foil at 250 for about 3 hours.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    January 6, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    is this something you could assemble in advanced, freeze, then cook later?

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    • [email protected] says

      January 6, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      sure, I don't see why not!

      Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    The green pepper was too bitter! Couldn't eat it. Must be a reaction with the acidity of the salsa.

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  7. [email protected] says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:03 am

    Yes, you can definitely use rice. I would use an instant brown rice. Good luck!

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  8. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Hey Karen, I've already made this recipe last week-turned out awesome (with added lean beef and some without)!
    Do you think this would work with rice? If so-would you cook the rice beforehand?
    (only organic quinoa at my store today for $9, so I didn't get it).
    Thanks-
    T

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  9. [email protected] says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:33 am

    hmmm, maybe a fruit salad or a piece of garlic bread?

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  10. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    What's a good side to go with these?

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  11. [email protected] says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Artist, hooray! that makes me so happy 🙂

    Reply
  12. Artist & Teacher in South Carolina says

    September 15, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Karen,
    I tried it, and we loved it! Even my 3 and 5 year old children loved it! Thank you!

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  13. [email protected] says

    September 14, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Melissa, so glad you both liked it! I am wanting to make these again soon! They were so yummy 🙂

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  14. Melissa Davis says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    I tried this last night and it was wonderful! The cooking time listed was exactly what was needed (which is not always the case with slow cooker recipes). My husband also agreed that it should be added to our meal rotation–even though it is meatless! Thanks for the recipe!

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  15. [email protected] says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    No water needed! The quinoa magically cooks in the salsa !

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  16. Artist & Teacher in South Carolina says

    September 11, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    This looks yummy! i cant wait to try it, I am new to crockpotting and was wondering if you put a little water at the bottom? if not, how does the quinoa cook? is it the salsa?

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  17. [email protected] says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    positively happy, so glad! You'll love it 🙂

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  18. positivelyhappy says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Looks super yummy and just got a bunch of peppers on sale! THANKS!

    Reply

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