Description
This recipe for Vegan Stuffed Peppers is a delightful and nutritious plant-based dish that combines the robust flavors of bell peppers with a savory filling of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices. Topped with a tangy tomato sauce, these stuffed peppers are perfect for a satisfying main course or a wholesome side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautΓ©ing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange the bell pepper halves in a baking dish. Spoon the filling evenly among the pepper halves.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the filled peppers. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra zest, add a squeeze of lime juice to the filling before stuffing the peppers.
- Vegan cheese can be sprinkled on top before the final 10 minutes of baking for a cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegan, Stuffed Peppers, Quinoa, Black Beans, Healthy, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Main Course