If you have vegetarians you need to feed, or are looking for ways to include more whole grains in your diet, we've got the perfect dish for you. It's our quinoa stuffed peppers. If you have never used quinoa before, you can read about it. It is high fiber, high protein, low on the glycemic index. It tastes great and is very flexible in its usages.
Here's a recipe we just made on the Valley Dish program, Channel 12 in Phoenix. We have attached part of the segment for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the recipe. Everyone at the station definitely enjoyed them.
Quinoa can be found in your local grocery store either by the rice or the health food area. You can also purchase it at Sprouts and lately, I have purchased it at both Sam's Club and Costco, so, yes, it has become mainstream.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Makes 4 servings
1 cup Quoina
2 med Red bell peppers
2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 med Mushrooms, chopped,
1 med Zucchini, diced medium
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Spice Island's brand bouquet garni OR
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ cup Feta cheese
1 - 1 ½ cups Marinara or spaghetti sauce
Preheat oven to 350°.
Prepare quoina according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and wash. Place the peppers cut-side down on a baking sheet or glass-type pan. Roast about 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the pepper begins to soften. Remove from the oven and cool until they are cool enough to touch.
Meanwhile, heat extra virgin olive oil in skillet. Add mushrooms and zucchini and cook about 4 or 5 minutes. They will still be crisp. Add in diced tomato, salt and bouquet garni or Italian seasoning. Stir until well blended. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.
When cool, stir in feta cheese and quinoa. Fill bell peppers with mixture. Top each pepper with about one quarter cup of sauce (more if desired). Bake for 30 minutes or until warmed through and pepper is soft.
Note: This is also very good stuffed into grape leaves and baked until warmed through.
How do you use quinoa? We'd love to hear. Leave a comment so we can share ideas.
See our article on quinoa for more information.
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