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Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. butter
8 plum tomatoes, *halved lengthwise, seeded, hollowed out
*or substitute 4 medium tomatoes
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer; rinse well under cold running water. Bring 1 cup water and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil in small saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 7 to 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in quinoa, green onions, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, black pepper and thyme. Add butter; stir until melted. Remove from heat.

Arrange tomato halves in 13X9-inch baking dish. Fill with quinoa mixture. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8

 

 

 

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