Best 8 Stuffed Bell Peppers With Rice And Veggies Recipes

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Stuffed bell peppers with rice and veggies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This hearty and flavorful meal is made by filling bell peppers with a mixture of cooked rice, vegetables, and seasonings, then baking them until tender. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian option or a way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, stuffed bell peppers are a great choice. With endless variations on the filling, you can customize this dish to suit your own taste preferences and dietary restrictions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH RICE



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These stuffed bell peppers with rice and meat make up a good part of a balanced and healthy diet. Keep a nicely balanced diet to ensure you live a healthy lifestyle

Provided by Gav

Categories     Mains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

150g minced beef
3 red, green or yellow peppers
120g wholemeal brown rice (or basmati if you prefer)
2 carrots
1 tsp mixed spice
1 shallot (or small onion)
2 cloves garlic
3 spring onions
40g cheddar cheese (grated)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Start by chopping the top off the peppers (with the stalk) and de-seeding them. Placethe empty peppers in a pre-heated oven at 200C, facing down, for about 20minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil the rice until it is cooked. Sieve to get rid of any water at the end.
  • Chop away the stalk from the tops that were removed and chop up the rest of thepepper you can salvage. Peel and slice the carrots finely, and the garlic,shallot, and spring onions.
  • Fry the minced beef until all browned, then discard any fat. Add the choppedvegetables (carrot, garlic, shallot, spring onion) and fry for a further 5minutes. Add the mixed spice and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Then add the cooked rice to the pan and mix together. Finally season to taste.
  • Then fill the peppers with the meat/rice/vegetable mixture and top with the gratedcheddar. Put back in the oven for a further 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 58 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 255 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

VEGETABLE-STUFFED PEPPERS



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I like to mix things up and make meatless main dishes for a change of pace. This one has become a monthly mainstay for my family. Fill green peppers with a flavorful combination of cooked rice, kidney beans, corn and onions. -Sandra Allen, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 medium green peppers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, beans, rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, corn, onion, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, pepper and salt. Remove and discard tops and seeds of green peppers. Fill each pepper with about 1 cup vegetable mixture. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 11g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BEEF AND RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Ninety-four percent of all stuffed peppers are made because there's leftover rice around. You can adjust this recipe in lots of different places: the herbs, the meat to use, etc. Give these beautiful stuffed peppers a try!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 bell peppers
2 ½ cups chunky tomato sauce
½ onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups cooked rice
½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup chunky tomato sauce, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Slice the top 1/2 inch from the tops of peppers and cut out the stems from the tops. Cut the core from the inside of the peppers and strip away any seeds. Cut away a very thin slice of pepper from the bottoms so the peppers can stand upright. Poke about 4 tiny holes in the bottoms to let juices drain out.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add onion, beef broth, and red pepper flakes; spread out mixture evenly over the bottom. Set prepared bell peppers upright in the dish.
  • Combine ground beef, cooked rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Lightly stuff peppers with meat mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon remaining tomato sauce on top of each portion of stuffing; place reserved tops onto peppers. Lay a piece of parchment paper loosely on top of peppers and cover dish tightly with foil. Lay dish on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Peppers should be starting to soften. Remove foil and parchment paper. Continue to bake until meat filling is cooked through and the peppers are tender, 20 to 30 more minutes. Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with a spoonful of pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1724 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

VEGETARIAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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I had gotten sick of the typical meat stuffed peppers,so decided to stuff them with rice and veggies instead and they were a hit!

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
3 cups vegetable stock
3 bell peppers
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion
1 stick celery
1 carrot
1 zucchini
12 ounces chopped tomatoes
4 cups pasta sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
2 cups asiago cheese

Steps:

  • 1.start by cooking the rice with the vegetable stock, and set that aside.
  • 2.slice your bell peppers(you can use red or green) in half vertically and scoop out the insides.Place the six pieces into a baking pan or dish that has been sprayed with pam spray or oil.
  • 2.Next start cutting your veggies.finely chop the 1/2 of onion,celery,carrot and the whole zuchini.Add to your pan with oil on low heat. Iike to chop my veggies fine so that my Bf and father dont notice them.This is a great trick to get kids eating veggies.
  • 3.Sautee the veggies till there at a soft stage.
  • 4.Now add your can of tomatoes,2 cups tomato sauce,ketchup.Chop your garlic up fine and throw that in there also.
  • 5.Turn heat up to medium and mix everything together really well.
  • 6.Now you can add your basil,oregano,bay leaf,pesto,salt,and pepper. keep stirring everything until the veggies and tomatoes are nice and soft.
  • 7.add your cooked rice to the pan.mix everything together well.Now you can grate the cheese and add 1/2 cup to the the rice mix,keep stirring till everythings combined.
  • 8.Preheat your oven to 375 degree. Spoon the rice mixture into each of the pepper halves,make them nice and full.
  • 9.Pour remaining sauce over all the peppers and sprinkle the remaining cheese allover the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 1028.5, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 22.2, Protein 8.2

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH RICE AND VEGGIES



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An healthy meal with veggies. You can use brown rice if you prefer. You can add tomato sauce to combine rice and veggies. From the issue of September 2006, Coup de Pouce.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup long grain rice or 1 cup brown rice
3 cups water
2 teaspoons oregano, ground
1 1/4 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup corn kernel
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
4 large red bell peppers, cut in half on the lenght, white membrane removed
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. Add garlic and 2/3 of green onions. Cook for 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water and oregano. Bring to boil. Reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  • In the saucepan, add tomatoes, corn kernels, parmesan, salt, pepper and stir. Spread the rice garnish in bell peppers. In a big skillet, pour remaining water and add stuffed peppers. Cover and cook at medium-low heat for 17 to 20 minutes or until peppers are tender (add water if necessary).
  • Sprinkle peppers with mozzarella cheese, cover and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 29.2, Sodium 535.7, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 20.2

BROWN RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium red, yellow or orange bell peppers
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
Half a pound plant-based ground meat, such as Beyond Meat
2 shallots, chopped
1 fennel, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
One 14-ounce can baby Roma or cherry tomatoes, such as Mutti, crushed by hand
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Provolone piccante cheese or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut off the top 1/3 inch of each pepper, remove and discard the seeds. If needed, cut a small amount of the bottom off each pepper so that they sit flat. Season the insides evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Nestle the peppers inside an 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat another minute. Add the plant-based meat and use the back of a wooden spoon to break apart the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots, fennel, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt and cook another 4 minutes or until fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, basil and pepper and cook until the spinach is wilts and the cheese is melted. Divide the mixture among the peppers. Top with the Provolone piccante. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Bake the peppers for 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and peppers are soft but not falling apart. Serve hot.

VEGAN STUFFED PEPPERS WITH RICE



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Easy stuffed peppers with black beans, corn, and Spanish rice. They taste absolutely fantastic with mashed avocado and a hint of lemon juice!

Provided by Emily

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 red bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
salt to taste
1 cup vegan "ground beef," frozen (such as Beyond Meat®)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn, drained
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
4 ounces tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add bell peppers and cook until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and sprinkle insides with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Combine vegan ground beef, onion, diced tomatoes, 2/3 cup broth, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a high simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all but 1/3 cup of liquid has steamed off or been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine water, 1 cup broth, and Spanish rice package in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes. Add black beans and corn; stir to combine. Add "ground beef" mixture with enough liquid to keep rice stuffing moist. Mix in nutritional yeast and stir until well combined.
  • Drain any excess water from peppers. Stuff with rice mixture using a spoon, packing filling down tightly. Place stuffed peppers in the prepared baking pan and spoon extra rice mixture around them. Pour tomato sauce over peppers and rice. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Let peppers sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1116.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

STUFFED PEPPER RICE BAKE



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A simple recipe with the flavors of stuffed peppers but made on the stovetop. Essentially deconstructed stuffed bell peppers. You can use red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Rice Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup (such as Campbell's®)
1 (14.1 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ¼ cups water, or more as needed
½ cup white rice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 medium bell peppers, diced
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain extra grease.
  • Add tomato soup, diced tomatoes, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in diced peppers and cook until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese, cover, and let sit until cheese has melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 250.9 mg

Tips:

  • Select the right bell peppers: Choose firm, brightly colored bell peppers that are free from blemishes and bruises. Look for peppers that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • Prepare the bell peppers: Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the pepper halves with cold water and pat them dry.
  • Cook the rice: Follow the package instructions to cook the rice. While the rice is cooking, prepare the filling.
  • Prepare the filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the vegetables: Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet and cook until softened. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff the bell peppers: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spoon the filling into the bell pepper halves. Place the bell peppers in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom of the dish to prevent them from drying out.
  • Bake the bell peppers: Bake the bell peppers for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the stuffed bell peppers hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and they are also a good source of protein and fiber. With a little planning and preparation, stuffed bell peppers can be a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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