VEGAN QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS

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A vegan and gluten-free spin on stuffed peppers. I don't enjoy the Mexican flavors usually associated with quinoa, so this recipe closely resembles the flavor of a standard beef-and-rice stuffed pepper, minus the fat but with complete protein and lots of veggies! Sometimes there may be enough stuffing left over for a fifth pepper, but honestly, I like the stuffing plain, too!

Provided by soymustache

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 1h12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
¼ cup water
1 bay leaf
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
cooking spray
4 large green bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed
water to cover
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 carrots, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large white mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine broth, water, and bay leaf in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, salt, paprika, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 10x15-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each green bell pepper so it stands upright, if necessary. Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven with enough water to cover the peppers and bring to a boil. Add peppers and cook until tender but firm, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic; saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the cooked quinoa; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add mushrooms. Spoon mixture into peppers and place into the prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 910.3 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Babu Mahat
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The quinoa was undercooked and the peppers were mushy.


Amrita Gurung
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients.


RAMI ABU YOUSEF
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked with quinoa before.


Yawi Bala
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to try it this weekend.


Liam Hammel
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegan recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


fnaf boi
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These stuffed peppers are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Qawara Husham
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I love that this recipe is vegan. It's a great way to get more plant-based meals into my diet.


AWUCHONGANE GIDEON
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Saimon Frames
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ethan Botha
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Delicious and healthy! I'll definitely be making this again.


Abukari Osman
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the quinoa stuffing.


Brittany Giroux
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed it in this recipe. It was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.


Benethi Benethi
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa was a great addition, and it made the dish feel more hearty and filling.


Muneeb Sami
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The combination of quinoa, vegetables, and spices is just perfect.


Muzammil hassan
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This vegan quinoa stuffed pepper recipe is a game-changer! The flavors are incredibly rich and satisfying, and the quinoa gives it a wonderful texture. I highly recommend trying this recipe.