Description
The Stuffed Pepper Recipe is one of those recipes that can be made into all sorts of exotic and fanciful dishes with the right filling, and I have given you suggestions below. However, today, we are making super simple, no-fuss vegan stuffed peppers.
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) small white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large sweet peppers
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Filling:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a medium saucepan, sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño in olive oil.
- Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and tomato paste.
- In a separate bowl, make a slurry with the cold water and cornstarch, and add to the filling and stir.
- Add white beans, cilantro, and salt. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 1 minute.
Step 2: Prepare the Peppers:
- Wash the peppers and cut them either lengthwise or crosswise according to your preference.
- Cut out the core and deseed the peppers.
Step 3: Assemble the Stuffed Peppers
- Grease a baking dish and arrange the peppers in the dish.
- Fill each half pepper with 1/4 of the filling.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Optional Garnishes:
- Cubed or sliced avocado
- Minced cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced or minced jalapeño
- Minced sweet peppers with contrasting colors
- Avocado cilantro dressing
- Vegan ranch dressing