Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers. Green bell peppers are stuffed with rice, chili-style tomatoes, and Mexican cheese blend, creating a hearty and not-too-spicy vegetarian dinner the whole family will love. 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. These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are made low carb by swapping regular rice for cauliflower rice!
But, what they lack in beefiness, they more than make up for in flavor. A healthy way to indulge your craving for Mexican food, they're. These protein-packed vegetarian stuffed peppers are a delicious way to showcase seasonal bell peppers. You can cook Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers using 11 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Prepare 4 large of green peppers.
- Prepare 2 of eggs, beaten.
- You need 2 cup of cooked brown rice.
- You need 1 cup of canned black beans, rinsed and drained.
- You need 1/2 tsp of pepper.
- It's 1/4 tsp of hot pepper sauce.
- It's 1/4 tsp of ground cardamom, optional.
- You need 1 can of (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained.
- It's 1 can of (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Prepare 1 can of (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce.
- You need 1/2 cup of shredded Colby cheese.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers step by step
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Discard stems. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside..
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, rice, beans, pepper, pepper sauce and cardamom if desired. Spoon into peppers. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray..
- In a small bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomatoes and green chilies, and tomato sauce. Spoon over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted..
This vegetarian stuffed peppers recipe is one of our favorite summer dinners! This vegetarian stuffed peppers recipe is simple and customizable! If you don't have orzo, use couscous. These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are loaded with rice, veggies, black beans, spices and smothered with cheese. They're so flavorful and and it's just a bonus that they're healthy too!