Quinoa Ratatouille Stuffed Peppers Recipe By Tasty

QUINOA TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Wash and dry the peppers.
• Using a sharp knife, take off their tops and remove the seeds and pith.
• Arrange the peppers in an oven-safe dish so that they stand upright.
• Bake the peppers for 20 minutes.
• While the peppers are baking, begin cooking the quinoa.
• Add olive oil to a medium-sized pot or dutch oven with a lid. Add onion and cook over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes, or until starting to become tender.
• Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Add spices and quinoa. Sauté the quinoa for 1-2 minutes before adding the the vegetable stock.
• Add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and has absorbed all the remaining liquid.
• Remove the pot from the heat and add in the beans, corn, cheese, and enchilada sauce. Mix everything together thoroughly.
• Spoon the quinoa mixture into the pre-baked peppers, being sure to press the mixture firmly into the peppers.
• Generously top with cheese and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
• Allow the peppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with toppings of your choice.
• Enjoy!

QUINOA UNSTUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with peppers and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in quinoa. Freeze option: Place cooled quinoa mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally.