Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Homemade Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 red bell peppers
• 200 grams quinoa
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
•  salt and pepper to taste
•  olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
2. 2 Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
3. 3 Cut the tops off the peppers, remove the seeds, and place them in the baking dish.
4. 4 Heat some olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and herbs, and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes until it thickens.
6. 6 Add the quinoa to the sauce and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7 Fill the peppers with the quinoa-tomato mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven until the peppers are soft.
8. 8 Serve the stuffed peppers hot. Enjoy!