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issue 36 working_Layout 1 10/2/2013 10:45 PM Page 11 CIDER MAGAZINE ISSUE 36 inoa rs with Qu ppe Stu?ed Pe This recipe is for Brian because I’ve heard he loves quinoa! And, btw, this recipe is delicious!! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Stuff you Need 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed 4 large green peppers 3/4 pound ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed Directions Drain tomatoes reserving juice; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper flakes and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in one can tomato sauce, corn, quinoa and tomatoes; heat through. Spoon into pepper halves. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the reserved tomato juice and remaining tomato sauce; pour over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings. PG 11 Libra – Happy Birthday! WWW.CIDERMAG.COM Time for you to sit back and enjoy some comfort, financial security, and well-deserved pleasure. You are becoming better when it comes to your responsibilities and limitations, and this is a trend you want to hold onto. It’s time for “growing up”, no matter what your age, and learning to take better care of yourself, your loved ones, and the most important aspects in your life. Scorpio – June is a power month for you. This is not to say that things are easy. In fact, a feeling of being blocked by others is likely on top of you this very moment. However, this only serves to push your determination. Relationship tests in the first days of the month are likely, but a partner has your best interests at heart. Sagittarius - While you are assertive and confident, you are also maintaining some distance from others as you get the rest you have long desired. It is natural for you to analyze what is working for you and what isn’t. You are