Meat-Free Mondays - Black Bean, Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Allie

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It’s no secret that I love quinoa.  I also love stuffed peppers.  That’s why I’m super excited about this week’s recipe.

Noelle at The Daily Tannebaum threw a dinner party last week and served these.  Check out the recipe she used here (with a bonus polenta recipe).

I’m hoping we get some more green peppers in our farm share bag next week, so I can give this a go.  Instead of boiling the peppers before filling, I think I’ll try doing the whole thing in my crockpot.  Raw peppers stand up better for cooking over a long period of time.  When I’ve made stuffed peppers from another recipe, I cooked them in the crockpot on high for about 4-5 hours.

2 Comments +

  1. You have to let me know how it comes out!

    August 18th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
    Comment by Noelle
  2. That sounds really good! Let us know how it turned out.

    Laura

    August 18th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
    Comment by Laura Jean Karr

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Bring Your Own Utensils

I carry a titanium backpacking spork around in my purse.  I know that sounds kind of weird, but it saves me from using disposable utensils when I eat out, and it’s so light, I never even notice that I’m carrying it.

Before the Industrail Revolution it was common for guests to be expected to bring their own utensils with them when invited to dine, because utensils were expensive, labor intensive items, and most people didn’t own extra sets.  Now, when it’s possible to buy a set of 1,000 plastic utensils for under $20, people don’t even think about bringing their own.

But think of the plastic waste that can be saved by slipping a fork from home in your purse on the way out the door.  You don’t need anything fancy.  Grab one from your kitchen drawer, or if you’re worried about loosing a piece of a set, pick up a few spare utensils the next time you hit a discount store, thrift shop, or yard sale.  It’s simple a simple way to cut down waste, and it’s always nicer to eat with real utensils anyway.

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