By Fredrica Syren:
My dear friend Corri made these for me a couple of years ago and at that time I did not think I would like stuffed peppers but glad to say I was wrong. The nutty flavor of quinoa goes great with the sweet pepper.
- 6 Whole sweet peppers (green, yellow, orange or red)
- 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned)
- 1 cup salsa (I used medium spice)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup grated mozzarella like vegan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serve with:
- Fresh minced
- Avocado slices or guacamole
Preheat oven to F400/C200
Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and white membranes
In a bowl, mix quinoa, beans, salsa, spices and cheese
Stuff filling into peppers
Place peppers in an oven dish and bake in oven for 20 minutes
Serve peppers with cilantro and avocado on top along with a side salad for a nice hardy meal.
