Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 6 votes

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

This Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers recipe make a colorful and joyful presentation. The different colors of the peppers make this a truly delightful dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 757 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 4 bell peppers top and seeds removed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tbsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup red beans
  • ¾ cup cheese grated

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook green onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the rice, broth, salsa, spices, and red beans.
  3. Simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is al dente.
  4. Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds inside.
  5. Fill the peppers with the rice stuffing, compacting slightly. Place the peppers in a baking dish and garnish with cheese.
  6. Pour an inch of water into the bottom of the dish. Cook 30 minutes or until peppers are very tender.

Nutrition Information

Calories 757kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 111g (37%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 1507mg (63%) Potassium 1261mg (36%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 9979IU (200%) Vitamin C 310mg (344%) Calcium 430mg (43%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 757

% Daily Value*

Calories 757kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 111g 37%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1507mg 63%
Potassium 1261mg 27%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 9979IU 200%
Vitamin C 310mg 344%
Calcium 430mg 43%
Iron 6mg 33%

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