30 July, 2017

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Posted in : Appetizers, Continental, Fancy, Quick Bite, Sides on July 30, 2017 by : foodrasoi Tags: bell pepper, quinoa, stuffed

Ingredients :

• Capsicum/Bell Peppers : 2
• Cooked quinoa : 1/2 cup
• Boiled and meshed potato : 1/4 cup
• Olive oil : 1 & 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic paste : 2 teaspoons
• Tomato ketchup : 1 teaspoon
• Red chili paste :  1 & 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped mushroom : 1 & 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Chopped fresh red chili : 1 piece
• Ginger paste :  1 teaspoon
• Chopped coriander leaves :  2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice :  1 & 1/2 teaspoon
• Oregano :  1 & 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped spring onion :    2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• Grated cheese : 2 tablespoons (optional)
• Butter or olive oil for capsicum  : 1/2 teaspoon

• Heat oil in a cooking pan on slow flame,  add garlic and ginger paste .
• Sauté for few seconds, add chopped chili and mushroom.
• Cook for 2 minutes, then add potato, quinoa, spring onion, lemon juice, salt, chili paste, tomato ketchup, oregano and coriander leaves in it.
• Mix properly and remove from heat.
• Cut  capsicum(bell pepper) in two parts and remove the seeds.
• Apply butter on the outer layer of bell pepper skin and place the stuffingi inside.
• Sprinkle grated cheese on it, bake until the cheese melts and capsicum is cooked as per your preference.
• Garnish with basil leaves.