Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa and Cheese | Seasoned Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 T. olive oil
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 1 T. ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 3 large carrots, grated
• 1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed