Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

peppers with a delicious rice filling

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 22m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For peppers:

For filling and topping:

For optional garnishes:

Nutritional Information

430
calories
18,4g
fat
52,3g
carbohydrates
16.5g
protein
18,4mg
cholesterol
766,6mg
sodium
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Recipe Description

These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are so delicious I love to make them as a main dish or as a delicious side, depending on how hungry I am! If you use large peppers, you should have just the right amount of filling in this recipe but if you have extra filling, save it to serve as a side dish. 

To make these delicious stuffed peppers, I start by roasting pepper halves. Cook rice to make the filling. To prepare the filling, I simply saute onion and add tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, chili powder and cumin. I then remove the pot from the heat and add the rice, beans, lime juice, and about 10 twists of black pepper. I use this mixture to stuff the pepper halves and top with cheese before baking in the oven until heated through and bubbling. 

To make my Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

  2. 2

    Prepare peppers

    3 min
    Step 2 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Place the halved peppers in a large 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the peppers and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Rub the oil over both sides of the peppers, and arrange them with the cut sides facing up.

  3. 3

    Roast peppers

    20 min
    Step 3 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes, until the peppers are tender when pierced and blistered and charred around the edges. Remove the peppers and set aside. Leave the oven on.

  4. 4

    Cook rice

    30 min
    Step 4 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Rinse ½ cup of rice grains under running water until it runs clear. Add the rice to the boiling water and continue boiling, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Drain any remaining cooking water and return the rice to the pot. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Saute onions and tomatoes

    10 min
    Step 5 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and ½ a teaspoon salt. Cook while stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or so.

  6. 6

    Add garlic and spices

    1 min
    Step 6 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Add ½ a cup of chopped fresh cilantro, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Cook for 30 - 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant.

  7. 7

    Add rice and beans

    2 min
    Step 7 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Remove the pot from the heat and add the cooked rice, 1 can of pinto beans, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and about 10 twists of black pepper. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Stuff the peppers

    3 min
    Step 8 - Vegetarian Stuffed PeppersStep 8 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Pour off any excess liquid pooled within the pepper halves. Stuff each pepper generously with the rice mixture. Top with the vegetarian mozzarella cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 9 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Bake in the oven for 12-13 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro leaves and serve with optional garnishes. I like sliced ripe avocado with a drizzle of cilantro-hemp pesto, red salsa and sour cream.

These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are healthy, wholesome and absolutely delicious! Try them soon and come back to leave a comment below letting me know what you think.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Ava
August 4, 2024
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Loved these peppers! Made them for family night, all gone in minutes.

Kaitlyn Roberts
July 28, 2024
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OMG, these stuffed peppers are the bomb! Made 'em after a long day at work, and they totally brightened my mood. Super easy to whip up, too! Yasss!

Em
January 16, 2024
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Superb!

Olive
October 5, 2023
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OMG, these Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are a game changer! I made 'em for a fam dinner and we all lovved it! So easy to whip up and the flavors are on point. Def gonna be my go-to for a quick meal. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

Xavier Thompson
March 22, 2023
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I made these Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers the other night. With a glass of wine, I felt like a chef! The flavors blended well, and I used some leftover filling on the side. Simple yet satisfying!

Athina
July 30, 2021
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Great recipe! I love stuffed peppers. Thanks!

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