Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Ingredients

• 4 Bell Peppers
• 1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1/2 Red Onion, chopped
• 1 Cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Cup Carrots, grated
• 1 Cup Baby Spinach
• 1 tbsp. Dried Parsley
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin

Details

Adapted from facebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Cut the top of the peppers and discard membrane and seeds. Reserved the top for later.
3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add carrots, spinach and parsley. Let spinach wilt then stir in cinnamon, cumin and cooked quinoa. Toss gently to combine.
5. Add salt, pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Set aside to let filling cool until warm.
6. Divide quinoa mixture evenly among the 4 bell peppers. Top each pepper with its reserved top then arranges them upright in a glass-baking dish.
7. Cover snugly with foil and bake for about 1 hour, checking halfway through, until peppers are tender and juicy.
8. Transfer to plate and serve.