Quinoa Chickpea Feta Parsley Stuffed Green Peppers

Ingredients

• 1½ lbGreen Bell Pepper
• 1 cupQuinoa
• 2 cupsVegetable Broth
• 10 ozCanned Chickpeas
• 4 ozFeta Cheese
• 2 tbspParsley
• 2 tbspLime Juice
• 1 cupTomato Sauce
• 1 tbspOlive Oil
• ¾ tspTable Salt

Instructions

1. Wash all produce under running water, and keep leafy greens separate from raw meat and poultry. Heat the oven to 375°F (191°C) and prepare the Green Bell Pepper as a sturdy shell or cavity for stuffing.
2. Combine the Quinoa and Vegetable Broth, bring to a boil, cover, and cook for about 18 minutes until tender; drain any excess broth if needed.
3. Drain and rinse the Canned Chickpeas if canned; otherwise cut it into small pieces. Mix it with the cooked Quinoa, Feta Cheese, Parsley, Lime Juice, half of the Tomato Sauce, and Table Salt.
4. Brush the Green Bell Pepper with the Olive Oil, fill it with the grain mixture, and spoon over the remaining Tomato Sauce. Bake for about 35 minutes until the Green Bell Pepper is tender and the filling is hot throughout.