Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Quinoa Black Bean Stuffed Peppers - In the crockpot

Quinoa Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients
1) 6 bell peppers
2) 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
3) 2 14 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4) 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
5) 1 teaspoon chili powder
6) 1 teaspoon onion powder
7) 1 teaspoon garlic powder
8) Optional toppings: shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, sour cream etc.


Directions
1) Cut the tops off the peppers and scrape out seeds
2) In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, tomato sauce and spices.
3) Fill each pepper with the quinoa mixture.
4) Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the crockpot.
5) Place the peppers in the crockpot so they stand up in the water.
6) Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
7) Enjoy with favorite toppings.