Delicious Vegan Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Peppers - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers, any color (red, yellow, orange, or green).
• 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Salt and pepper, to taste.
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained.
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth.
• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained.
• 1 small onion, finely chopped.
• 3 cloves garlic, minced.
• 1 cup fire-roasted canned tomatoes, diced.
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 can of diced tomatoes).
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning.
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional).
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained and chopped).