Quinoa and Corn Stuffed Capsicums
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 4 capsicums, tops off, seeds and pith removed
- 14 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup quinoa
- 400 g corn kernels, rinsed and drained
- 12 cup olive, pitted and chopped
- 12 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 avocado, mashed
- sour cream, to serve
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Rub 1 tbsp oil over capsicum skin.
- Season to taste.
- Arrange cut side up on a tray.
- Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add pumpkin seeds to tray for final 2 minutes until puffed and toasted.
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat.
- Fry onion for 1 -2 minutes until tender.
- Stir in garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add stock and quinoa.
- bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Set aside, covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir corn, olives and parsley through.
- Season to taste.
- Fill capsicums with quinoa mixture.
- Serve topped with avocado and sour cream.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
olive oil, pumpkin seeds, onion, garlic, chili powder, vegetable stock, quinoa, corn kernels, olive, parsley, avocado, sour cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quinoa-and-corn-stuffed-capsicums-488925 (may not work)