Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers | Heart Healthy

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2 cups water
• 9 bell peppers, assorted colors
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup no salt added tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp hot sauce