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Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped
- 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
- 4 Small Zucchini, Thinly Sliced In Rounds
- 1- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
- 3/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Garnish, If Desired
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the quinoa and return to a boil.
- Cover with a tight lid and turn the heat down to medium.
- Simmer about 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Replace the cover and let it stand for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, pour the oil into a skillet on medium heat (use a skillet with a lid).
- Add peppers and onions into the skillet.
- Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and stir another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and stir.
- Cover and let it cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are at desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle cheeses over top and cover the skillet until the mozzarella cheese has melted, about 1 minute.
- Fluff the quinoa one more time with a fork, then scoop it onto a platter.
- Cover the quinoa with the vegetable sauce .
- Sprinkle on a little more shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.
