Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth -; 1/4 cup water -; 1 bay leaf -; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed -; 2 each medium sweet red, yellow and orange peppers -; 4 medium carrots, finely chopped -; 2 medium onions, finely chopped -; 1 tablespoon canola oil -; 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels -; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil -; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -; 1/2 teaspoon paprika -; 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram -; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme -; Dash cayenne pepper -

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Cooking:

35 min.

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Ingredients for - Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

1. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth -

2. 1/4 cup water -

3. 1 bay leaf -

4. 1 cup quinoa, rinsed -

5. 2 each medium sweet red, yellow and orange peppers -

6. 4 medium carrots, finely chopped -

7. 2 medium onions, finely chopped -

8. 1 tablespoon canola oil -

9. 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels -

10. 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes -

11. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

12. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil -

13. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -

14. 1/2 teaspoon paprika -

15. 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram -

16. 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme -

17. Dash cayenne pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

1. Stage

In a small saucepan, bring the broth, water and bay leaf to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf.

2. Stage

Cut peppers in half lengthwise and discard seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels.

3. Stage

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the carrots and onions in oil until tender. Add the quinoa, sunflower kernels and seasonings; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into pepper halves. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until peppers are tender.