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Plant-Based Stuffed Peppers

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice or whole-grain of choice brown rice, quinoa, farro
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
  • ½ 15 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ½ tsp. oregano
  • ½ tsp. hot sauce
  • ½ Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 large bell peppers any color
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the instructions for stove top or the Instant Pot directions below.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion until soft.
  • Add a bit of water if it starts to stick to the skillet.
  • Add the garlic, tomatoes, beans, corn, oregano, hot sauce, vinegar and salt and pepper to the skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat until hot and bubbly.
  • Slice the peppers in half lengthwise.
  • Remove the core and seeds.
  • Place in a casserole dish.
  • Stir the finished rice together with the contents of the skillet.
  • Use a spoon to fill each pepper half with the mixture.
  • Stir together the tomato sauce, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Pour over the peppers.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

For Instant Pot rice:

  • Hands-on Time: 2 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 Minutes
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1¼ cups water
  • Pour rice and water into the pot and seal.
  • Set cook time for 17 minutes on high.

For stovetop rice:

  • 1 cup wild or brown rice
  • 1¼-1½ cups water
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • Bring rice, water and salt to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 40 minutes.
  • Allow rice to stand for 10 minutes and fluff with a fork.

Notes

Note: Remaining black bean can be used for lunch wraps or added to salads throughout the week.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2937IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg