Savory Vegan Banana Stuffed with Spicy Quinoa

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2.Cut the very big banana in half lengthwise, keeping the peel intact. Place the banana halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3.In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.

4.In a skillet, sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic until fragrant.

5.Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

6.Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts, diced tomato, and lime juice.

7.Fill the halved bananas with the quinoa mixture, dividing it evenly between the two halves.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the banana is soft and the filling is lightly golden brown.

9.Serve the savory vegan banana stuffed with spicy quinoa hot, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.