Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

I remember my freshman year, my professor did a huge research project thing on Quinoa and he was obsessed with it.  Ever since then I've always wanted to try cooking with it to see what it tasted like.  Well I found some when we went to the store the other day and thought better now then never!  I really really liked this recipe. I found it on the Taste of Home website.  We were full and very satisfied and it was easy-peasy to make!  The only addition I made was topped each pepper with a little bit of grated sharp cheddar cheese.  You need to give it a try!

Ingredients

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 each medium sweet red, yellow and orange peppers
• 4 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• Dash cayenne pepper