Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS

bell peppers*, any colors you like

3/4 cup

quinoa, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups

water

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

finely chopped yellow onion

carrots, chopped into ¼-inch pieces

stalks celery, cut into ¼-inch pieces

1 cup

chopped crimini mushrooms

2 cloves

garlic, minced

25 oz

jar marinara sauce

15 oz

can white beans (cannellini or other small white beans), rinsed and drained

3 tbsp

minced fresh parsley

Salt and pepper

1 1/2 cups

grated mozzarella cheese, divided