Follow these steps for perfect results
quinoa
rinsed and drained
water
olive oil
onion
diced
garlic
minced
zucchini
diced
eggplant
diced
tomato
diced
tomato sauce
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
bell peppers
tops cut off and seeded
mozzarella cheese
shredded
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Line a deep baking dish with aluminum foil.
Rinse and drain quinoa.
Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced zucchini, eggplant, and tomato to the skillet.
Cook until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce.
Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
Stir cooked quinoa into the vegetable mixture.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
Fill each bell pepper with the quinoa-vegetable mixture.
Place stuffed peppers in the prepared baking dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until bell peppers are slightly tender.
Remove aluminum foil cover.
Sprinkle the tops of the peppers with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake until cheese is bubbling and melted, about 5 more minutes.
Serve hot.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The quinoa-vegetable mixture can be made ahead of time.
Place one or two stuffed peppers on a plate and garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Serve with a side salad.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Such as Pinot Noir or Beaujolais.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Stuffed vegetables are common in Mediterranean cuisine.
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