Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

These vegan stuffed peppers combine curried rice with veggies, soy protein (or chickpeas), and a cheesy topping. The result is a hearty, healthy, protein-dense meal. Super versatile, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, and ready in 50 minutes – these meatless stuffed peppers will become a family favorite!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers ((color of choice))
• 2 cups cooked rice (of choice)
• 1 cup textured vegetable protein ((TVP) or cooked chickpeas)
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers ((any color you like))
• 4 tbsp crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (GF (or tamari or coconut aminos))
• 1 tbsp oil ((e.g. sesame oil or coconut oil))
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 tbsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Vegan cheese sauce ((or your favorite vegan cheese) to taste)
• Chopped chives (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Cook your favorite rice according to packaging instructions. You will need 2 cups of cooked rice for this recipe (this is about 2/3 cup of dry rice).
2. 2Next, soak 1 cup of the TVP with equal amounts of hot water or vegetable broth and leave to soak for 10 minutes. During this time, the TVP will fluff up and absorb most of the liquid. Then drain the excess liquid thoroughly.Skip this step if you are going to use cooked chickpeas.
3. 3Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C (about 375 degrees F).With a knife, carefully remove the "lids" of the 4 bell peppers and also discard all the seeds.
4. 4Heat oil in a skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, the textured soy protein and fry for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
5. 5Add the chopped 1/2 cup bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, peanut butter, spices (curry, smoked paprika), salt/pepper to taste, and coconut milk to the skillet, and let simmer for about 5 minutes on low-medium heat. Stir occasionally.
6. 6Now add the cooked rice and check if the mixture needs more salt/pepper/spices.
7. 7Fill the 4 peppers with the rice/veggie mixture, add your favorite vegan cheese to taste, or make my easy vegan cheese sauce. Bake in the oven for about 30-45 minutes.
8. 8You will probably have some rice/veggie mixture leftovers, which you can store covered in the fridge for a few days. Enjoy!