Stuffed Peppers are a Vegan Recipe Everyone Can Agree On

By
Milly R
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Photo by Silvia Agrasar on Unsplash

Stuffed peppers are a classic vegan dish that can also be made vegetarian with the addition of cheese! They’re so yummy, filling, and easy to throw together, so give them a try!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • Salt to taste
  • 4-6 bell peppers
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes 
  • 1 can of black beans 
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano 
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • Optional: shredded cheese to top 
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Recipe 

  1. Rinse the brown rice until the water runs clear, put it into a heavy-bottomed pot with the water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Over medium heat, bring it to a boil, cover, and cook on low for 40-50 minutes without opening the lid. Fluff the rice and put the lid back on for 10 minutes off the heat. 
  3. Run the black beans under water, drain, and mix them with the tomatoes and spices. Add in the rice. 
  4. Cut the tops off the peppers and then cut them in half lengthwise. Suff them with the mixture, place them onto a baking dish and cover with foil.
  5. Bake at 350 F for 20-30  minutes, then uncover them and bake for another 20. If you want to add cheese, sprinkle it on before it goes back into the oven for the second time. 
  6. Enjoy!