22 pilaf with spinach tomatoes and Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, bell peppers (1 red, 1 green ), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated ), stalks celery, diced, garlic, finely chopped, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, quinoa, black and/or kidney beans, drained and rinsed, baby spinach (about 3 oz), shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, hot sauce , for serving (optional)

uncle bens country inn rice pilaf, tomato,chopped, sliced black olives, baby spinach, italian dressing