Vegetarian stuffed peppers prepared in a slow cooker are a delightful and versatile dish that combines the goodness of bell peppers with a delectable filling of vegetables, grains, and herbs. This hearty meal is not only delicious but also a convenient option for busy individuals and families seeking a nutritious and flavorful dinner option. With minimal prep work and the slow cooker doing most of the cooking, you can enjoy a satisfying and wholesome meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family. Let's explore some of the best vegetarian stuffed pepper recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and make your slow cooker a new kitchen favorite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETARIAN SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED PEPPERS (PLUS VEGAN OPTION)
A delicious slow-cooked stuffed bell pepper recipe. Mexican flavors with rice, pinto beans, and enchilada sauce make these a wonderful weekend meal! Skip the cheese for a vegan, lactose-free version.
Provided by Raquel Smith
Categories Vegetarian
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so, then remove from the heat. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- Place the rice, beans, corn, tomato, chipotle pepper, and cooked onion mixture in a large bowl and stir together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and pith. Spoon the rice mixture into each of the peppers, packing lightly. If you want to add cheese, fill a pepper halfway, add some shredded cheese, then fill to the top. Do not add cheese on top yet.
- Place the bell peppers in a slow cooker. Fill the area around the peppers with about 1/2 inch of water (I used 2 cups; be careful not to get any water inside the peppers) and cook on low for 3.5-4 hours, until they are easily pierced with a fork but still hold their shape. If you prefer your peppers with a bit of crunch, go for the shorter time. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add cheese on top if you like and cook until melted.
- Remove the peppers from the cooker with tongs. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons enchilada sauce onto the top of each pepper and serve immediately, with more enchilada sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pepper, Calories 578 calories, Sugar 91.7 g, Sodium 396.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 115.7 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, Cholesterol 15 mg
VEGETARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS
These filling and flavorful vegetarian stuffed peppers are an updated version of my mom's stuffed peppers, which were a favorite when I was growing up in upstate New York. Whenever I make them, I'm reminded of home. -Melissa McCabe, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the first 12 ingredients in a large bowl; mix lightly to combine. Cut and discard tops from sweet peppers; remove seeds. Fill peppers with rice mixture. , In a small bowl, mix spaghetti sauce and water; pour half the mixture into an oval 5-qt. slow cooker. Add filled peppers. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese., Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until heated through and peppers are tender. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKER GREEK STUFFED PEPPERS
These vegetarian wonders are fast to prep and come out tender and tasty.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice a very thin layer from the base of each bell pepper so they sit flat. Slice off tops just below stem. Discard stems; chop tops, and place in a medium bowl. Remove ribs and seeds from peppers.
- Add beans, feta, couscous, scallion whites, garlic, and oregano to bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Stuff peppers with bean mixture; place upright in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high, 4 hours.
- Sprinkle peppers with scallion greens; serve with lemon wedges.
SLOW COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bell peppers, cooked rice, salt, pepper, corn, onion, black beans, tomato, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, chicken stock
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the rice, salt, pepper, corn, onion, beans, tomatoes, and salsa.
- Place the bell peppers hollowed side up into a 7-quart (6 ½ liters) slow cooker. Cut the bottoms of the peppers if needed to help them stand up better.
- Fill peppers halfway with rice mixture, then sprinkle on 1 cup of cheese.
- Fill to the top with rice mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Pour chicken stock into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4 hours.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 13 grams
SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS
There's a whole lot to love about stuffed peppers. They're hearty, made with inexpensive ingredients and they taste great-even to veggie skeptics. And now, they're slow-cooker friendly! Spend 20 minutes prepping and you can walk away for the rest of the day, as this slow-cooker stuffed pepper recipe cooks for around five hours.
Provided by Cindy Rahe
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim tops off bell peppers; remove ribs and seeds. Set aside.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, salt and pepper 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and onion softens. Add garlic; cook 15 seconds. Drain.
- Stir rice and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce into beef mixture in skillet; mix to combine. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Stuff peppers with beef mixture; arrange in slow cooker. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or until peppers are soft. Top peppers with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover; cook 3 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Use slotted spoon to lift peppers from slow cooker.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Pepper, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS
These are slow-cooked stuffed peppers. Red or yellow bell peppers can be used instead of green. Italian diced tomatoes can be used in place of fire-roasted if desired.
Provided by Cooper4
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Mix ground beef, tomatoes, rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stuff each green bell pepper with ground beef mixture.
- Arrange stuffed bell peppers in the crock of a slow cooker; place the reserved tops back onto each bell pepper. Pour water around the base of each stuffed bell pepper.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST STUFFED PEPPERS - VEGETARIAN
Entered for safe-keeping. From Michelle Gurnsey in Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Dec/Jan 2010. High fiber, no parboiling, and Southwest flavor: this is my kind of dish. Note: this dish only takes 3-4 hours to cook in the slow-cooker.
Provided by KateL
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and white pith. Set aside.
- In large bowl, combine the beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin. Spoon into peppers. Place in 5-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
- Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 466.1, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 18.4
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, or any other type of pepper that is large enough to hold a filling.
- Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. You can also roast the peppers before stuffing them to give them a smoky flavor.
- Use a variety of fillings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to fillings for stuffed peppers. Some popular options include rice, beans, vegetables, cheese, and meat.
- Cook the peppers until they are tender: Stuffed peppers can be cooked in the oven, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of pepper and the filling.
- Serve the peppers hot or cold: Stuffed peppers can be served hot or cold. They are a great option for a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover vegetables and rice, and they can be easily tailored to your own dietary needs. With so many different ways to make stuffed peppers, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.
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