Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Categories: Casserole- one dish meals

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crusted
• 1 tsp. whole pitted black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• Coarse salt and pepper to taste
• 3 large bell peppers (1 red,1 orange, 1 green), halved horizontally

Directions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Coat a 9-by-13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Add olives, raisins and walnuts; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Combine mixture with cooked quinoa; add salt and pepper in a baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until peppers are tender.

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