Sunday, September 18, 2011

Stuffed capsicums

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well several times
3 T olive oil
1 bunch scallions, including 2 inches of the greens, thinly sliced into rounds
2 jalapeno chiles, finely diced, seeded (or for a less spicy alternative, Anaheims)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups, more or less, fresh or frozen corn kernels (from 3 ears of corn)
½ pound spinach leaves
½ cup chopped corriander
¼ lb feta cheese, cut into small cubes
4 yellow, orange, or red capsicums

Cook quinoa in 2 cups water until the grains are tender, about 15 minutes.

Warm half the oil in a wide skillet. Add the scallions and chiles, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin, corn and spinach, along with 2 tablespoons of water. When the spinach is wilted, add the corriander, quinoa, and feta. Toss everything together, taste for salt, and season with pepper.

Slice the capsicums in half lengthwise without removing the tops or stems, then cut out the membranes and seeds. Simmer until tender to the touch of a knife but not overly soft, 4 to 5 minutes, and remove. Fill with quinoa mix and put in a large baking dish.

Drizzle the rest of the oil over the capsicums and bake at 400 degrees F until heated through, 20 to 30 minutes, then switch the heat to broil and brown the tops. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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