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Close-up of a bright red bell pepper stuffed with rice and topped with melted, browned mozzarella cheese.

Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice

  • Author: kitchenpaw.com
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for bell peppers filled with seasoned rice and vegetables, baked until tender.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked onion and garlic mixture, diced tomatoes, corn, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Spoon the rice mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
  7. Pour the vegetable broth into the bottom of the baking dish around the peppers.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil. If using cheese, sprinkle the mozzarella over the top of the peppers.
  11. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes

  • You can substitute brown rice with white rice or quinoa.
  • For added flavor, mix in 1/4 cup of cooked lentils with the rice filling.
  • If you prefer a softer pepper, cover and simmer on the stovetop with the broth instead of baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pepper
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 9
  • Cholesterol: 5

Keywords: vegetarian, stuffed peppers, bell peppers, rice filling, baked vegetables, easy dinner

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