Vegan Bean Stuffed Baked Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 yellow peppers, sliced lengthwise and deseeded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups cooked thi colour quinoa
• 2 cups canned or cooked white beans
• 1 cup tomato sauce (I used Napoletana with chunky tomatoes and herbs)
• small bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated dairy-free cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add quinoa, beans and tomato sauce, stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and stir in coriander.
2. Preheat oven to 180°C. Stuff peppers with the bean mixture and place in a square baking dish with about 1/2 an inch of water on the bottom. Sprinkle with cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Enjoy right away!

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