Fancy Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans - Jazzy Vegetarian - Vegan and Delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 very large sweet bell peppers, any color or a combination of colors (see note for smaller servings, for 6 people)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
• 1 jar (about 25 ounces) marinara sauce, divided
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, cut into large dice
• 1 sweet onion, cut into large dice
• 1⁄4 cup toasted wheat germ, plus more as needed (optional, see note for gluten-free option)
• 2 small cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil