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Easy Dinners QUINOA BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 6 bell peppers 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14 oz.) can refried beans 1½ cups red enchilada sauce 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic salt 1½ cups shredded Pepperjack cheese Toppings! cilantro, avocado, sour cream, etc. tip: DIRECTIONS Prepare dinner in the slow cooker before work and cook on low. When you get home from work dinner will be ready and you can relax. Cut the tops off of the peppers and scrape out the ribs and seeds. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, enchilada sauce, spices, and 1 cup of the cheese. Fill each pepper with the quinoa mixture. SEASONED CHICKEN, POTATOES & GREEN BEANS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES Pour ½ cup water into the bottom of the crockpot. Place the peppers in the crockpot so they’re sitting in the water. INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed 4 cups diced red potatoes ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp onion powder 2 garlic cloves, minced Start by placing the chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker, in the center. Next add the green beans and potatoes on either side. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Serve topped with anything you like! 32 | fullplatemag.com In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic cloves. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken, green beans and potatoes. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time. winter edition | 33