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Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Flavor-Packed Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers to Savor

Delight in Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers that are easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced, optional
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 loaf garlic bread
  • 1 bowl garden salad
  • 1 cup avocado dip
  • 1 bottle chilled rosé wine

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking dish
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare your baking dish.
  2. Trim the tops off three vibrant red bell peppers and slice two of them in half lengthwise.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion for about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the uncooked long grain white rice, sea salt, vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions, and bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce to low.
  5. Let it simmer for 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
  6. Gently fold in the drained black beans and thawed corn into the mixture.
  7. Spoon the filling into each half of the prepared bell peppers, packing it gently.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese evenly over the top of each stuffed pepper.
  9. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish each pepper with freshly minced cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Assemble your stuffed peppers a day in advance and refrigerate. Add cheese just before baking to keep it fresh.

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