5 from 195 votes
Southwest Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Southwest Vegan Stuffed Peppers feature green bell peppers filled with a seasoned mixture of brown rice, onions, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney and black beans. Spiced with chili powder and taco seasoning, this dish combines hearty textures and southwestern flavors. Pre-boiled peppers are baked briefly after stuffing to meld flavors and soften the peppers slightly.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
449 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice uncooked
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 tomatoes fire-roasted, canned
- 2 cups water divided
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Kidney Beans rinsed and drained, 15-ounce can
- 1 black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 taco seasoning your favorite brand
- 4 large green bell pepper
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pot over medium-high heat, add brown rice and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften and become translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, 2 cups of water, and chili powder to rice. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and let cook until water is absorbed.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).
- While rice is cooking, cut tops off of bell peppers and remove seeds. Place the peppers in a large pot of boiling water. Let boil until the peppers become light green, and soft. Remove from water and place the peppers in a small pan.
- Place beans in a non-stick pan, add taco seasoning, and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix well, and add cooked rice mixture. Continue to cook until beans are warm.
- Scoop rice and bean mixture into bell peppers. Place them in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with your favorite taco sauce or salsa.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1586mg
(66%)
Potassium
1116mg
(24%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
2423IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
144mg
(160%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1586mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1116mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2423IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 144mg | 160% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.