Vegan Stuffed Peppers

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 pepper halves (4 to 6 servings)

  • Calories

    188 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

These Vegan Stuffed Peppers with quinoa, lentils, and Italian herbs are packed with protein, fiber, and bright flavors. Easy and satisfying!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • ½ cup lentils (I like French green lentils--i.e. lentils du puy, which hold their shape; brown lentils will also work; red or yellow lentils are less recommended as they will become mushy)
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for baking the peppers
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or up to 1/2 teaspoon if you like more spicy
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth plus additional as needed
  • 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes dry packed and rehydrated or packed in oil, drained and patted dry*
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast or Parmesan if you do not need the peppers vegan
  • 4 large red bell peppers
  • Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 cup non-dairy mozzarella “cheese” or cashew cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, parsley, or a mix
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Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven or similar large, sturdy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is beginning to soften, stirring occasionally. Add the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Let cook just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the lentils, quinoa, broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir once halfway through, then again towards the end of the cooking time. If the mixture looks too dry, splash in additional broth or water. Stir in the nutritional yeast.
  3. While the lentils and quinoa cook, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Slice the bell peppers in half from top to bottom (I cut right down through the stems). Remove the seeds and membranes then arrange cut side up in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the insides with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Carefully pour a thin layer of water into the bottom of the pan. Place in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. This step gives the peppers a head start while the filling finishes up.
  4. Carefully mound the cooked filling inside of the peppers. If using a non-dairy “mozzarella” sprinkle it on top. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 additional minutes, until the peppers are completely tender and the filling is piping hot. Sprinkle with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

  • TO STORE: Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat gently in the microwave or oven at 350 degrees F. Cut the peppers into a few pieces before reheating so that they warm evenly.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftover peppers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 
  • Adapted from my Italian Stuffed Peppers.
  • *If your sun-dried tomatoes are dry packed, rehydrate them before starting the recipe. Chop them, and place them in a covered bowl of hot water. After about 5 minutes, drain the water and pat the tomatoes dry. Use in the recipe as directed. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 8 pepper halves) Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Potassium 745mg (21%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2039IU (41%) Vitamin C 86mg (96%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pepper halves (4 to 6 servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8 pepper halves)
Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 745mg 16%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2039IU 41%
Vitamin C 86mg 96%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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