Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful quinoa and vegetable mixture.

Ingredients

• •4 bell peppers, any color, tops removed and seeded
• •1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 zucchini, diced
• •1 cup mushrooms, chopped
• •1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• •1 tsp Italian seasoning
• •1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• •1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.

3. 3

   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.

4. 4

   Add zucchini and mushrooms, cook until tender.

5. 5

   Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine vegetable mixture with cooked quinoa and fresh basil.

7. 7

   Fill bell peppers with quinoa mixture and top with feta cheese.

8. 8

   Place in a baking dish with 1/4 cup water at the bottom.

9. 9

   Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.