Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

• 5 colorful bell peppers try to find similar sized, round peppers that will sit upright
• 1 cup cooked red rice or other grain such as farro, quinoa, barley, etc
• olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 1 cup chopped potatoes
• 1 parsnip peeled and diced
• 1/2 tsp cumin seed
• 1/2 tsp hot smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder
• 1 portobello mushroom diced
• 1 small head of fennel finely chopped
• 1-2 Tbsp tamari sauce
• handful of fresh greens spinach, kale, or other chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

for garnish

• crumbled feta goat, or queso fresco cheese
• chopped parsley