Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 2-3 bell peppers
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• ½ jalapeno, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable/chicken broth
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup cheddar, shredded

Instructions

1. Cut peppers in half, removing the membrane and seeds.
2. Boil for 3-5 minutes until they are flexible.
3. Drain in a colander and set aside.
4. Cook quinoa in broth according to package directions. Set aside.
5. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high.
6. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes
7. Add garlic and jalapeno and sauté for another 30 seconds.
8. Add cooked quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning salt and pepper.
9. Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
10. Stuff peppers and place in a well-greased roasted dish.
11. Top each pepper with shredded cheddar.
12. Roast at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
13. Enjoy!