Mini Southwest Stuffed Peppers

Topped with cheese and roasted in the oven, these make a delicious, quick appetizer.

• ¼ cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1 roma tomato, diced
• ¼ red onion, diced
• ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 mini peppers, sliced lengthwise and seeded
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix first nine ingredients together and set aside. Slice peppers in half lengthwise and stuff each one with about a tablespoon of salad. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until quinoa is warmed through and cheese is bubbly. Serves 6-8.

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