Italian Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice

  • 1 cup marinara sauce

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa or rice, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Stuff each bell pepper half with the quinoa mixture and place in the prepared baking dish.

  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

  5. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.

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