I had quite a few peppers on hand in the fridge, so I decided to stuff them and that led to the creation of this Stuffed Peppers recipe.

Cook up some rice or quinoa and add what you have on hand. In my case, it was mushrooms, swiss chard, and sun-dried tomatoes, but don’t be afraid to experiment. As a side, I cooked up the rest of the swiss chard with a yam that I also had for this Swiss Chard and Yam Hot Salad.

If you don’t have swiss chard on hand, spinach or kale would work perfectly. They all offer their own nutritional benefits and have great flavor.

Another unique twist would be using hearts of palm. This works well when stuffing your peppers with quinoa in lieu of brown rice.

If you want to lower the fat content just slightly, use toasted sliced almonds instead of cashews.

You can certainly add in additional ingredients or swap certain veggies to create different flavors. Spicing up the ingredients can also change the flavor profile to enhance the particular veggies you’re using.

You can also add black beans or chickpeas for added protein and voila… dinner is served.

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When making swaps, just be mindful of keeping them plant-based friendly and low in fat.

And, if you love stuffing vegetables, be sure to try this 5-star rated Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushroom recipe from The Daily Dish. She uses lentils and sweet potatoes for some protein, and they look beautiful, too. Swap out the olive oil if you’re not eating any oils.

Here is a great article about what following a plant-based lifestyle can do for you. These recipes are designed to be fulfilling and delicious. You won’t feel deprived or like you’re missing out because the benefits are so noticeable.

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Stuffed Peppers

This versatile and colorful dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. You can pair it with many side dishes for a complete meal but works just fine alone. Many of the ingredients are already staples in your home. This is one you’ll want to share with your closest friends.

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Servings: people

Equipment

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup brown rice or quinoa, cooked
3 large red peppers cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
8 oz mushroom sliced
1 (15-oz.) can kidney or other beans, drained and rinsed
8 sun-dried tomatoes soaked in hot water and roughly chopped
2-3 large leaves Swiss chard roughly chopped
1-2 cup pasta sauce or tomato sauce
1/3 cup finely chopped raw cashews

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Parboil the peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain. *Tip: you can skip this step, but it’ll take twice the time to cook in the oven. Allow 40 minutes for baking if you skip this.
Saute the onions in a large sauté pan with a little water. Add garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook until they’re almost soft. Add the beans and chard and cook until wilted. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, the pasta sauce, and 1 1/2 cups rice. Stir to combine.
Fill the peppers “cups” until full and top with chopped cashews.
Cook covered with foil for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Remove foil and brown cashews for another 5-10 minutes.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Peppers

Amount per Serving

Calories

216

% Daily Value*

Fat

5.9

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

1.6

Sodium

415

Carbohydrates

34.9

Fiber

5.7

Sugar

12.4

Protein

7.7

Vitamin A

1500

Vitamin C

188.1

228

Calcium

Iron

3.4

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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