Best 4 Easy Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our enticing stuffed bell peppers, a delectable journey into the world of easy vegan recipes. Discover a delightful symphony of flavors bursting from tender bell peppers, brimming with a vibrant medley of vegetables, aromatic herbs, and luscious grains, all enveloped in a tantalizing sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure where healthy meets delicious, transforming ordinary bell peppers into extraordinary culinary masterpieces.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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These vegan stuffed peppers with rice are super easy to make and they are so delicious! Besides, they are packed with protein. They make a great weeknight dinner for the whole family!

Provided by Sina

Categories     Entrée     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 bell peppers ((or 4 very large) )
2 cups cooked rice
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic
1 can kidney beans
1 teaspoons paprika powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
12 oz veggie ground meat
2 cups diced tomatoes
tabasco, to taste
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup vegan cheese
2 green onions, sliced
2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Finely chop the red onion and the garlic. Heat some oil in a large pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Then add the garlic. Cook for another minute.
  • Then add the cooked rice, the beefless veggie ground meat, the canned diced tomatoes, and the kidney beans. Season with paprika powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and tabasco. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, remove the tops, seeds, and the membranes of the bell peppers and discard. Place the peppers in a baking dish.
  • Spoon an equal amount of the rice mixture into the bell peppers. Sprinkle with vegan cheese. Then carefully add some water or vegetable broth (3/4 cup) to the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F and bake the vegan stuffed peppers for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and green onions after baking. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 109 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY VEGAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Fresh, homegrown bell peppers baked with an assortment of veggies and brown rice is what these easy vegan stuffed bell peppers are all about!! Ready in under an hour, serve this at your next fancy dinner party or make it for an easy weeknight dinner!

Provided by Sam | Ahead of Thyme

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole grain brown rice, uncooked
6 medium bell peppers, any colour (red, yellow, or green)
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, diced
1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 small carrots, sliced
1 small zucchini, cubed
3/4 cup fresh parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped
3/4 cup tomato purée
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
a pinch of chilli

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
  • In a small pan bring a salted water to a boil over medium heat and cook the rice according to the package instructions. Drain on a colander and set aside.
  • Cut off the tops of the bell peppers ("lids") and set aside. Scoop out the inside and discard the seeds. Wash the peppers carefully and set aside.
  • In a large pan heat olive oil, add onion and fry for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 5-8 minutes. Add carrots and zucchini, fry, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add cooked rice, 1/3 cup parsley, tomato purée, and stir until well combined. Season to taste with salt, pepper and a pinch of chilli.
  • Divide the mixture between the peppers and place the "lids" on top.
  • Place the stuffed peppers in a greased baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until slightly brown on the edges.
  • Sprinkle remaining parsley on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 stuffed pepper, Calories 156 calories, Sugar 8.7 g, Sodium 474.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, Cholesterol 113 mg

EASY VEGAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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This recipe is delicious, nutritious, easy, cheap (I mean, like $3 cheap), and way too good to pass up! High protein and vegan, perfect for the week or the weekend.

Provided by karkar

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups water
½ cup barley
2 large bell peppers
1 cup reduced-fat vegetarian refried beans (such as Ortega®)
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ cup shredded mozzarella-style vegan cheese (such as Daiya®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and barley to a boil in a pot over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer until most of the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add bell peppers, cover, and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse peppers under cold water. Cut off the tops and reserve to cover filled peppers.
  • Remove barley from heat and keep covered for 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer barley to a large bowl and mix in refried beans. Sprinkle in black pepper and mix well. Stuff the peppers with the barley and refried beans mixture. Arrange peppers in a small baking dish and sprinkle vegan cheese over the filling. Cover with the reserved tops.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until centers are very hot, about 30 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 16.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

VEGAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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For an easy vegan comfort food dinner make my Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers filled with rice, chickpea mushroom spaghetti sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs and melty vegan cheese. Gluten-free option.

Provided by Vegan Richa

Categories     dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 bell peppers
1 1/2 cup cooked white rice ((3/4 cup uncooked will make about 1.5 cups cooked))
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet white onion or red onion (chopped)
2 bay leaves (optional)
3 large garlic cloves (chopped)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt (depends on salt content in sauce)
1 very ripe diced tomato
2-3 tsp Italian seasonings (basil, oregano, thyme)
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
2 cups spaghetti or marinara sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 Cup cooked chickpeas ((Half of 15 oz jar drained) or use 1/2 cup veggie crumbles or omit )
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 cup shredded vegan cheese I use a mix of vegan mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
2 tsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (206 c)
  • Start by cutting off the tops of your green peppers and remove all seeds, until cavity is completely hollow.
  • Bake the peppers: Sprinkle inside with a dash of salt and pepper. Place in any oven safe bake ware, that will allow peppers to stay in place w/open tops facing upright.
  • Bake for aprox 20 mins, or until almost tender
  • While baking, cook rice if you haven't already (3/4 cup dry will make about 1.5 cups cooked. Wash the rice and soak for 15 minutes. The drain, combine with 1.5 cups water and cook in a saucepan over low heat partially covered for 20 minutes)
  • While peppers and rice are cooking, mince garlic, and finely chop the onion, mushrooms,coarsely chop tomato.
  • Make the sauce: Preheat olive oil in a fairly large deep skillet pan on medium-high heat, add onion, and a pinch of salt. cook for about 3-4 mins. You can also add 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper here for variation.
  • Add garlic, cook until almost golden. Add tomato, salt, pepper, mushrooms. Mix well, cook until tomato breaks down a bit.
  • Now add your sauce, chickpeas, brown sugar, seasonings. Mix well
  • Simmer on medium low for 10-15 mins. Taste and adjust salt and flavor of this spaghetti sauce.
  • Remove peppers from oven set aside to cool. Mix rice into your 'spaghetti sauce' with half of the cheese, let rest.
  • When cool enough to handle, spoon sauce/rice mixture into the peppers. Leave enough room for your topping
  • Now take another portion of cheese, the breadcrumbs, garlic powder and olive oil, mix well and top each pepper generously.
  • Return the stuffed peppers into oven and bake for about 20 min or until topping is nicely browned and fork easily penetrates through the walls of the peppers. Serve with breadsticks or french bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 780 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose bell peppers that are firm and have a deep color. This indicates that they are fresh and will hold their shape during cooking.
  • To make the filling, use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture. Some good options include onions, garlic, zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
  • For a more flavorful filling, roast the vegetables before adding them to the bell peppers. This will caramelize the vegetables and bring out their natural sweetness.
  • If you are using a grain like rice or quinoa in the filling, make sure to cook it according to the package instructions before adding it to the bell peppers.
  • To prevent the bell peppers from drying out, add a little bit of liquid to the filling, such as vegetable broth or water.
  • If you want a cheesy topping, use a vegan cheese alternative like nutritional yeast or cashew cheese.
  • Bake the stuffed bell peppers until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve the stuffed bell peppers with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, a salad, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Vegan stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can easily make a vegan stuffed bell pepper dish that the whole family will enjoy. Bon appétit!

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