Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers. Thought about stuffed peppers all summer since we haven't had them for years, except now would needed vegetarian stuffed peppers. So decided to try this recipe. These stuffed peppers are best served warm from the oven, topped with sour cream, cilantro, and a fresh squeeze of lime.

Bright orange bell peppers are stuffed with a tasty mixture of vegetables, cheeses, and whole wheat orzo pasta in this vegetarian main dish. It makes a big batch and the stuffed peppers are easy to freeze and serve later. Black Bean Stuffed Peppers: Black beans are the best to include in vegetarian meals because they're a great source of protein. You can have Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers using 11 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

You need 4 large of green peppers.
Prepare 2 of eggs, beaten.
You need 2 cup of cooked brown rice.
It's 1 cup of canned black beans, rinsed and drained.
You need 1/2 tsp of pepper.
You need 1/4 tsp of hot pepper sauce.
You need 1/4 tsp of ground cardamom, optional.
Prepare 1 can of (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained.
Prepare 1 can of (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies.
You need 1 can of (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce.
It's 1/2 cup of shredded Colby cheese.

Mixed together with flavors like onion, garlic, cumin and chili powder, these peppers will have you looking forward to Meatless Monday every single week. A great vegetarian barbecue option, blackening the skins of these stuffed peppers gives them a delicious smoky flavour. Mix in the mushrooms ( or ground chicken If using meat) and stir with a wooden spoon. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers instructions

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..

Full of fiber and protein and big on flavor! A healthy, vegan, and gluten-free entrée. Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are filled with rice, beans, corn and cheese. Less than an hour to dinner! This past school year I've been trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals into my weekly planning.