Super-Stuffed Peppers

Super Food Stuffed Peppers (Dr. Joel Fuhrman) Serves: 3   Preparation Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry quinoa  3 large bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, minced 1 medium eggplant, diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, diced 1 1/2 cups no/low-salt tomato sauce or diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions: 1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside. 2. Steam bell peppers, cut-side down over 1/2 inch boiling water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. 3. Water-saute the garlic and onion until translucent and tender 4. Add the eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms and cook until eggplant and zucchini are soft. 5. Add the cooked quinoa, tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes, seasonings and basil. 6. Spoon vegetable-quinoa mixture into peppers. 7. Serve immediately or bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees if desired.