Teff Stuffed Peppers

Serving size: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • Pinch saffron
  • 2 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/3 cups teff
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup basil leaves, fresh, chopped
  • 6 medium bell peppers cut in half lengthwise, seeds and white membranes removed

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and saffron and sauté for 5 minute or until onions are translucent.
  3. Add tomatoes, teff and boiling water. Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  4. Add basil and adjust seasonings as desired.
  5. Add teff mixture into the bell pepper halves and serve.

Nutrition per serving: 270 calories, 45 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 7 g fiber, 9 g protein, 140 mg sodium, 8 g sugar.

Recipe from: teffco.com

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