Vegan stuffed bell peppers
What are Vegan stuffed bell peppers?
Vegan stuffed bell peppers are a great meal option for those who are looking for nutritious meal options. It is a plant-based recipe made by filling bell peppers with a mixture of grains, veggies, beans, etc. It can be filled with different seasonal items or customized with different fillings.
What is it made of?
Vegan stuffed bell peppers are typically made with the following ingredients:
Bell peppers: Any color can be used, but red, and green. Grains: you can use different grains such as quinoa, rice, or couscous.Beans: You can use black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.Vegetables: use onions, garlic, tomatoes, corn, and spinach.Seasonings: cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt.Vegan cheese: such as shredded vegan cheddar or mozzarella cheese.Fresh herbs: cilantro or parsley, for garnish.
Why everyone will love it?
There are many reasons why everyone will love vegan stuffed bell peppers:
- Healthy and Nutritious: It is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, which makes it a healthy and nutritious meal.
- Delicious Flavor: Its combination works nicely. The seasoned filling mixture with the sweet and juicy bell peppers makes it a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Versatility: It can be customized to suit individual tastes and preferences by changing the filling ingredients and seasonings.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is easy to make.
- Suitable for Everyone: It is a vegan and gluten-free dish that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions.
How To Make Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
It is a healthy recipe. Follow the below-mentioned steps to make this recipe at home.
Ingredients:-
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheese with chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:-
First Preheat your oven to 375°F. Take a knife and cut off the tops of the bell peppers in two pieces. Remove its seeds and membranes. Rinse them and set them aside.
Take a large skillet, and sauté the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are tender. Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir them. Make sure everything combines well and nicely.
Stuff each bell pepper properly with the quinoa and black bean mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle shredded vegan cheese on top of each pepper. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your vegan stuffed bell peppers!
Nutrition Values:-
| Calories | 342 | Total Fat | 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 298mg | Total Carbohydrates | 55g |
| Dietary Fiber | 16g | Sugar | 8g |
| Protein | 16g |
Recipe:-
Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any colour)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheese with chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse them and set them aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa and black bean mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded vegan cheese on top of each pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your vegan stuffed bell peppers!
Notes
- Bell Pepper Size: This recipe uses large bell peppers, but if you can only find smaller peppers, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Filling: The filling can be adjusted to suit individual tastes and preferences. You can add or remove any vegetables, grains, or beans, and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Vegan Cheese: If you don’t have vegan cheese or don’t like it, you can omit it or use a different type of cheese, such as regular cheese, if you’re not vegan.
- Leftovers: This recipe makes 4 servings, but any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Freezing: If you have extra stuffed bell peppers, you can freeze them for later. Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge before reheating.
- Nutritional Information: The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
How to serve it?
Thus recipe is very versatile. You can serve this recipe in many different ways. Here I am presenting some suggestions
Garnish: Garnish it with chopped fresh herbs to make it visually appealing and add flavors.
Side Dish: Serve it with a side of mixed greens salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread to make a complete meal.
Sauce: If you want to experience a different flavor, then drizzle it with your favorite sauce, such as salsa, hot sauce, etc.
Appetizer: Cut them into smaller pieces and serve them as an appetizer or party food.