HEALTHY RECIPE: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
INGREDIENTS: • 6 Bell peppers, medium • 1 15 ounce can Black beans • 1 cup Corn, frozen • 2 Garlic cloves • 1 Onion, small • 1 15 ounce can Tomatoes • 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Quinoa • 1/2 tsp Salt • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika • 1 tsp Cumin • 1 tbsp Olive oil • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese
DIRECTIONS: Place the quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium- high heat. Lower heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan with a lid and cook covered until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Allow the quinoa to rest for about 5 minutes, without opening the lid, then fluff with a fork. Preheat oven to 375°F, and prepare the peppers by cutting them in half lengthwise and removing the seeds and membrane. Place the peppers in a baking dish cut side up, and pour water around the peppers — just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 more minute. Stir in the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, black beans and corn. Season with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Carefully spoon the mixture into the sliced peppers and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake uncovered until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, about 30-35 minutes. Add optional toppings and serve hot.
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