Quinoa and Tomato Stuffed Bell Peppers

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

quinoa

1 tsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

minced garlic

small sweet or red onion (diced)

1 lb

lean ground turkey or ground beef (thawed)

Roma tomatoes (washed and diced with seeds)

large handful of fresh spinach

jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped (optional))

1 tbsp

dried oregano

1 tbsp

dried basil

1 tbsp

dried parsley

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

green or red bells peppers (stem and seeds removed and cut lengthwise in half)

2 cups

shredded cheddar cheese (optional)