Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

By angelahon

Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (make sure you rinse it)
• 2 cups salsa
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 bell peppers (I used green, but you can use whatever kind you like)
• Grated cheddar, for garnish, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. Halve the peppers and remove seeds and white membranes inside. Place each halve (inside side up) in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.

2. In a bowl stir together the quinoa, salsa, salt, cumin, garlic powder and beans.

3. Place a scoop of quinoa mixture into each bell pepper halve.

4. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for about 5 hours.

5. Carefully scoop out each pepper and serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.