Description
Cheerful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of grains and vegetables, perfect for Halloween and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (orange or yellow)
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup diced mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or zucchini
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
- Vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened.
- Add diced mushrooms and other vegetables; cook until tender.
- Stir in grains and spices, taste for seasoning, and remove from heat.
- Stuff peppers with the mixture, packing it in well and placing them in a baking dish.
- Add a splash of vegetable broth or water, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Remove foil for the last 5-10 minutes to golden the tops, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute quinoa with lentils for a protein boost or replace grains with diced vegetables for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, jack-o'-lantern, peppers, Halloween, family recipe