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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Mouthwatering Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Packed with Flavor

Delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers filled with rice, black beans, and cheese, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 5 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil like canola or avocado oil
  • 5 large red bell peppers or other colors or poblano peppers
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup long grain white rice or quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1.67 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans or pinto beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn or fresh corn if available
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese or Monterrey jack or cheddar
  • minced fresh cilantro optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Prepare the Peppers: Trim the tops off the bell peppers, remove seeds, half them lengthwise, and arrange cut-side up in the baking dish.
  3. Sauté the Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chopped onion, and sauté for 4 minutes until soft.
  4. Cook the Rice Mixture: Add rice and salt, pour in vegetable stock and diced tomatoes. Boil, then simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  5. Add the Remaining Ingredients: Remove skillet from heat, fold in black beans, corn, and green onions.
  6. Fill the Peppers: Fill each pepper half with the rice mixture and top with the shredded cheese.
  7. Bake the Stuffed Peppers: Bake uncovered for approximately 40 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Cool slightly, optionally sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers are nutritious and easy to prepare, making them perfect for any occasion. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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