Your family is surely going to love this recipe as besides its unique and delicious taste, it's loaded with the health benefits of quinoa and fresh veggies.
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Rinse 1 cup of quinoa well and boil it in 2 cups of water until cooked and fluffy. Set aside to cool. You may checkout my 'How to perfectly boil quinoa' recipe on this same platform of Chefadora.
In a pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
Add carrots, beans, zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, and sweet corn. Stir-fry until just tender.
Add chili sauce, tomato sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and salt. Stir well.
Mix in the cooked quinoa. Optional: Add mashed masala aloo for the potato lovers & extra flavour. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), preferably on convection with fan.
Halve and deseed the bell peppers. Place them cut side up on a tray and brush lightly with olive oil.
Spoon the quinoa mixture into the bell pepper halves. Place them on a lined baking tray.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the peppers begin to soften and shrink slightly.
With 5 minutes of baking left, top each pepper with a cheese slice piece. Return to the oven until melted.
Sprinkle with chili flakes, oregano or top with basil leaf as desired. Serve hot as a snack or dinner side dish.
Always rinse quinoa to remove bitterness before cooking.
Use any seasonal veggies—mushrooms, spinach, corn, or peas work well too.
Use a spiced potato stuffing on its own or mix it with the quinoa for a comforting Indian twist.
Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Grated mozzarella or any melting cheese works if slices aren’t available.
Use vegan cheese or skip the cheese entirely for a vegan version.
Add toasted nuts or seeds for texture.
Can I use other vegetables in the filling?
Yes, you can use any seasonal veggies like mushrooms, spinach, corn, or peas.
How do I make this recipe vegan?
Use vegan cheese or skip the cheese entirely to make it vegan.
Can the filling be prepared in advance?
Yes, the filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
What can I use if I don't have cheese slices?
Grated mozzarella or any melting cheese works if slices aren’t available.
How can I add more texture to the dish?
Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra texture.
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