Can I use brown rice instead of quinoa?

Yes, you can substitute brown rice if preferred.

Are these peppers spicy?

The recipe can be adjusted to be mild or spicy based on your seasoning.

Typically, this recipe makes about 4 servings, depending on the number of peppers.

Vegetables

Colorful bell peppers filled with quinoa, black beans, and spices, baked to perfection.

لكل 100 غ

150 kcal

1 pepper

270 kcal

(180 g)

البروتين	الكربوهيدرات	الدهون
4 g / 100g	28 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 11% · Carbs 77% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 pepper (180 g, 270 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 pepper takes about 66 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

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Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa	150	4 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

Nutritious and filling; great for portion control.

Can I use brown rice instead of quinoa?: Yes, you can substitute brown rice if preferred.
Are these peppers spicy?: The recipe can be adjusted to be mild or spicy based on your seasoning.
How many servings does this make?: Typically, this recipe makes about 4 servings, depending on the number of peppers.

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