Quinoa Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Quinoa
• Uncooked
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Bell Pepper
• Stem And Seeds Removed
• Chopped
• 1 Medium Onion
• Chopped
• 4 Small Zucchini
• Thinly Sliced In Rounds
• 1- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
• 3/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 3/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Garnish
• If Desired

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the quinoa and return to a boil.
3. Cover with a tight lid and turn the heat down to medium.
4. Simmer about 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
6. Replace the cover and let it stand for 15 minutes.
7. In the meantime, pour the oil into a skillet on medium heat (use a skillet with a lid).
8. Add peppers and onions into the skillet.
9. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
10. Add the zucchini and stir another 2-3 minutes.
11. Pour in the marinara sauce and stir.
12. Cover and let it cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are at desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
13. Sprinkle cheeses over top and cover the skillet until the mozzarella cheese has melted, about 1 minute.
14. Fluff the quinoa one more time with a fork, then scoop it onto a platter.
15. Cover the quinoa with the vegetable sauce .
16. Sprinkle on a little more shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.