If there’s a fruit that goes amazingly with all recipes, it’s peppers! *YES, PEPPERS ARE A FRUIT* Its sweet flavour goes with anything you serve them with but this time, they’ll be the main protagonist… Hope you like this recipe as much as we do!
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 large bell peppers, try to find peppers with flat bases that can stand upright
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Quinta Quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ cups vegetable stock(355 mL)
• 15 oz black beans(425 g), drained and rinsed, 1 can • 1 cup corn(175 g) • 1 cup shredded cheese(100 g)
• ½ cup enchilada sauce(225 g), or salsa
PREPARATION:
• 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 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 the beans, corn, cheese, and enchilada sauce. Mix everything.
• 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.
Serve this delicious recipe shared by @Tastyvegeterian. If you enjoyed it, make sure to let us know on our Facebook page!
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