Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
2014-05-19 13:46:01
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed, drained
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery and jalapeno for about 5 minutes, until soft, then add cumin and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in drained tomatoes (reserving liquid) and cook for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in black beans, quinoa and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and pour reserved liquid from tomatoes in the bottom of your baking dish.
- Fill each halved bell pepper with 3/4 cup quinoa mixture and place in baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes.
- Transfer stuffed bell peppers onto serving dish and drizzle pan juices over top. Enjoy!
Notes
- A great "re-heat" option! Makes a great snack or meal!
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