Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tender baked bell peppers filled with brown rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and warm spices, then topped with melted vegan cheese.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 190°C.
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Step 2
Slice the tops from the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Stand the peppers upright in the baking dish, pour the vegetable broth around them, cover with aluminum foil, and bake.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir until fragrant.
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Step 5
Stir in the brown rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until evenly mixed and hot.
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Step 6
Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the filling into the peppers. Cover again and bake until the peppers are tender.
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Step 7
Uncover the peppers and sprinkle them with the vegan cheese. Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and the edges of the filling are lightly browned.
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Step 8
Let the stuffed peppers rest, then scatter the cilantro over them and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Cooked rice and beans can support bacterial growth if held warm or at room temperature for too long.
- The covered baking dish can release hot steam.