Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Broccoli

Name: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Broccoli
Ingredients: 1 whole Onion, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1/2 cups Peppers, Diced; 1/2 cups Broccoli, Chopped Small, No Stems; 2 cups Quinoa, Cooked; 1/2 cups Milk Or Chicken Broth; 3/4 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, Divided; 3/4 cups Shredded Monterey Jack; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; Salt And Pepper; 3 whole Peppers, Cut In Half, Membranes And Seeds Removed

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 whole Onion, Diced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/2 cups Peppers, Diced
1/2 cups Broccoli, Chopped Small, No Stems
2 cups Quinoa, Cooked
1/2 cups Milk Or Chicken Broth
3/4 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese, Divided
3/4 cups Shredded Monterey Jack
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
Salt And Pepper
3 whole Peppers, Cut In Half, Membranes And Seeds Removed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2

Saute chopped onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 6 minutes.
3

Add chopped garlic, diced peppers and broccoli.
4

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5

Cook for about 68 minutes, watching carefully.
6

In a bowl, add cooked quinoa, milk, cheeses (reserve 2 tablespoons cheddar for topping), spices and sauteed veggies.
7

Stir gently.
8

Fill the pepper halves with the mixture.
9

Pack it in tight.
10

Bake for about 20 minutes.
11

Remove from oven and top with reserved 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
12

Cook for another minute or two or until cheese melts.