Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Brown Rice Recipe

Looking for a healthy and satisfying vegetarian meal? Look no further than these delicious vegetarian stuffed bell peppers! Packed with flavorful brown rice, hearty vegetables, and a zesty tomato sauce, this recipe is both nutritious and incredibly tasty. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. This recipe is easily adaptable to your own taste, so feel free to experiment with different vegetables and spices.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Healthy and Nutritious: Loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Customizable: Easily adapt the filling to your preferred vegetables and flavors.
• Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable and readily available ingredients.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare the filling in advance to save time.

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or vegan cheese)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, zucchini, and carrot and cook for another 5 minutes, or until slightly tender.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in cooked brown rice.
5. Spoon the rice and vegetable mixture into the bell peppers.
6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
8. If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips and Variations:

• Add other vegetables like corn, mushrooms, or spinach.
• Use quinoa or couscous instead of brown rice.
• For a spicier filling, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Top with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy vegetarian stuffed bell peppers! Be sure to search for “vegetarian stuffed peppers”, “brown rice recipe”, and “healthy vegetarian dinner” for more great recipe ideas.

Ingredients:
4 large bell peppers (any color), 1 cup cooked brown rice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 zucchini, diced, 1 carrot, diced, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, Salt and pepper to taste, Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or vegan cheese) (optional)

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