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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins

I only recently started loving peppers. They’re so easy to throw into stir-fry or to scoop out and fill with quinoa and other veggie goodness. I love this recipe not only because of the simplicity but also because it looks so pretty. You will totally wow your guests if you make these at your next dinner party.

 1 Red Pepper
 ½ cup quinoa
 ⅓ cup mushrooms (I used crimini and shiitake but any mushrooms will work)
 ¼ cup white onion, diced
 ⅓ cup tomatoes, chopped
 1 cup spinach, chopped
 1 tsp parsley, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ½ tsp paprika
 ½ tsp cumin
1

Pre-heat oven to 350F

2

Cut pepper in half, de-seed it and cut away the middle

3

Take quinoa and ½ cup of water and bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Keep checking until water is dissolved

4

In a saucepan, add in olive oil and let it heat up

5

Add in mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, spinach and garlic

6

After 1-2 minutes, add paprika and cumin

7

Add quinoa to the saucepan and mix everything around before you begin to stuff the pepper

8

Put pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet and stuff the pepper to the max with the quinoa and vegetables

9

Bake pepper about 20-25 minutes