Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 ribs celery, diced (1 c.); 1 Tbs. ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic minced; 12-16 oz. fresh baby spinach; 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved; 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 c. quinoa; 3 large carrots, diced; 1 1/2 c. grated cheese of choice (Manchego, pepper jack, etc.); 4 large bell peppers(red, orange, yellow make this a colorful dish)

Servings: persons

1-2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 ribs celery, diced (1 c.)
1 Tbs. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
12-16 oz. fresh baby spinach
2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 c. quinoa
3 large carrots, diced
1 1/2 c. grated cheese of choice (Manchego, pepper jack, etc.)
4 large bell peppers(red, orange, yellow make this a colorful dish)

1
Heat oil and saute onions, celery, and carrots; cook 5 min. Add cumin and garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in spinach and drained tomatoes. Cook until spinach is wilted.
2
Stir in beans, quinoa, and 1-1 1/4 c.water. Cover, bring to boil, reduce heat and cook until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill peppers with mixture, cover with tin foil, and bake until peppers are tender about 45 minutes. Top with 1 T. cheese. Return to oven uncovered until cheese melts and tops are browned about 10 minutes. Serve with pan juices.

868

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 ribs celery, diced (1 c.), 1 Tbs. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

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