Shauna James Ahern's Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

Name: Shauna James Ahern's Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters caramelized onions; 473 milliliters cooked quinoa; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 118 milliliters golden raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bunch Lacinato kale (or any type of kale), stems removed and leaves chopped; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 8 red bell peppers, cut in half and seeds removed

Shauna James Ahern's Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 474 calories. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up golden raisins, ground cumin, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Set a large skillet over medium heat.

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Pour in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.

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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is softened, about 2 minutes. (Take care to not burn the garlic.)

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Add the caramelized onions and cook, stirring, until they are heated. Stir in the cumin and cook until it releases its scent, about 1 minute.

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Toss in the quinoa and raisins. Stir until everything is heated.

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Add the chopped kale and cook until it just wilted. Turn off the heat.

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Coat each of the peppers with the remaining oil. oil. Spoon the quinoa stuffing into the peppers.

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Put the peppers onto the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven until the edges of the peppers are a little crisp and the stuffing hot, about 25 minutes.

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