Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers… with a kick!

These stuffed peppers are extremely healthy and boyfriend approved. They are a perfect partner to any grilled meat or work as a vegetarian main dish. They have the perfect amount of heat and are crammed full of protein packed quinoa and fresh veggies.

Servings: 4

Cook Time: 30 mins @ 400·

Ingredients:

1 t. Olive oil

4 Lrg. Bell Peppers; any color

2/3 Cup cooked Quinoa

2 Lrg. Carrots; small dice

½ Red onion; small dice

2 Cloves of garlic; minced

½ Can diced tomatoes or ½ cup fresh coarsely chopped

2 t. Worcestershire

1  T. Sriracha

½ Cup fresh basil leaves

¾ Cup reduced fat mozzarella shredded cheese

¼ t. Red pepper flake (omit this to make a little less spicy)

Sale & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pan combine oil, garlic, carrot, onion, pinch of S&P. Cook this mixture on medium heat until tender.

2. Cut tops off bell peppers and use a teaspoon to remove the membranes and seeds.

3. Combine cooked quinoa, veg mixture, and the rest of the ingredients. Taste mixture then add S&P to taste. (Save some cheese to top them and basil to top once they are done)

4. Fill the bell peppers with mixture and place in a baking dish, top with extra cheese. Bake 30 minutes and done! Sprinkle extra basil over them.