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Vibrant Vegan Stuffed Peppers: Easy, Flavorful, and Nutritious

Vibrant Vegan Stuffed Peppers: Easy, Flavorful, and Nutritious
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Flavorful vegan stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mix of quinoa, beans, veggies, and herbs, baked to tender perfection. A nutritious and colorful plant-based meal everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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4 large bell peppers (any color)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup cooked quinoa or rice

1 (15 oz) can black beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 cup tomato sauce

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn (optional)

1 cup vegan cheese, shredded (optional)

Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

  • Stir in cooked quinoa (or rice), beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Spoon the filling into each pepper, packing gently and mounding slightly on top.

  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle vegan cheese on top if using, and bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

  • Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For gluten-free, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.

  • Substitute cooked lentils or vegan ground “beef” for beans for variation.

  • Add a splash of vegetable broth to the baking dish if peppers dry out during baking.

    1 stuffed pepper

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