Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

quinoa

rinsed and drained

2 cup

water

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

diced

2 cloves

garlic

minced

1 unit

zucchini

diced

1 unit

eggplant

diced

1 unit

tomato

diced

1 cup

tomato sauce

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

6 unit

bell peppers

tops cut off and seeded

1 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~2 min

Line a deep baking dish with aluminum foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~2 min

Rinse and drain quinoa.

Step 4
~2 min

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan.

Step 5
~2 min

Bring to a boil.

Step 6
~2 min

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Add diced zucchini, eggplant, and tomato to the skillet.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Stir in tomato sauce.

Step 13
~2 min

Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes, or until vegetables have softened.

Step 14
~2 min

Stir cooked quinoa into the vegetable mixture.

Step 15
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 16
~2 min

Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.

Step 17
~2 min

Fill each bell pepper with the quinoa-vegetable mixture.

Step 18
~2 min

Place stuffed peppers in the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 19
~2 min

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 20
~2 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until bell peppers are slightly tender.

Step 21
~2 min

Remove aluminum foil cover.

Step 22
~2 min

Sprinkle the tops of the peppers with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 23
~2 min

Bake until cheese is bubbling and melted, about 5 more minutes.

Step 24
~2 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Use different colored bell peppers for a more visually appealing dish.

Mix in some black beans or corn for added texture and flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The quinoa-vegetable mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken or fish
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Stuffed vegetables are common in Mediterranean cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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