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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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Vegetarian stuffed peppers are baked bell peppers filled with vegetables, grains, and simple seasoning for a hearty, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 62
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers tops removed and seeds discarded
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables
  • zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, or corn
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Garlic minced
  • Beans or lentils
  • Herbs parsley, oregano, basil
  • Cheese or plant-based alternative

Equipment

Baking Dish
Baking Dish
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly oil a baking dish.
  3. Prepare the Filling
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes until soft.
  6. Add vegetables and cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
  7. Stir in cooked rice or quinoa and tomato paste.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Fill each pepper with the vegetable mixture.
  10. Place peppers upright in the baking dish.
  11. Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more, until peppers are tender.
  13. Serve
  14. Let rest briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3726IUVitamin C: 152mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Grow-it-yourself: peppers thrive in warm seasons
Meal prep: reheats well for lunches
More protein: add chickpeas or lentils
Kid-friendly: keep seasoning simple

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