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Spicy vegan stuffed bell pepper with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and herbs on top, served on a white plate.
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Spicy Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Spicy vegan stuffed peppers burst with a flavorful blend of beans, grains, and spices, all nestled within vibrant bell peppers for a wholesome and satisfying plant-based meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Vegan
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: main dish, spicy peppers, taco stuffed peppers, vegan, vegan peppers
Servings: 4
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the halved peppers on a lined sheet pan, spread 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper on each pepper and bake for 25 minutes till softened.
  • In a large pan with olive oil sauté onions until slightly browned.
  • Add garlic, mushrooms and zucchini.
  • Continue to cook until vegetables are soft and take on a caramel brown hue.
  • Add taco seasonings and up to two tablespoons water if you need it to help incorporate the taco seasonings.
  • Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper and taste. Add additional pepper, up to one teaspoon at a time, until you get to a spiciness you like.
  • Mix in tomatoes.
  • Add to pre-baked pepper halves.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, unit pepper is soft.
  • Garnish with cilantro or green onion and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2389IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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