Best 5 Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers Vegetarianvegangluten Free Recipes

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**Explore a Culinary Symphony of Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Extravaganza**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of stuffed bell pepper recipes, catering to diverse dietary preferences and ensuring everyone can savor this classic dish. From hearty vegetarian and wholesome vegan options to gluten-free variations, our comprehensive guide offers a symphony of flavors to delight every palate. Dive into a world of culinary creativity as we unveil a diverse array of delectable fillings, each bursting with unique textures and vibrant flavors, all nestled within tender, colorful bell peppers. Discover a symphony of spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients that come together to create a harmonious balance of tastes and aromas, sure to leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY STUFFED PEPPERS



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These stuffed peppers are a great way to get in more veggies. They're completely satisfying, filled with lean turkey meat, hearty mushrooms, and brown rice.

Provided by Laney Schwartz

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

3-4 bell peppers, (depending on the size)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, (chopped)
1 small carrot (shredded, (about 1/2 cup))
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, (stems removed and chopped)
1 pound ground turkey meat
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
Large handful of spinach (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons basil, (chopped)
Juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Prepare the peppers by cutting them in half through the stem, remove the core, place in a large baking dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium/high heat. Add the onion, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the carrots and mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the turkey meat, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, and break up the meat while incorporating all the spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes until meat is no longer pink.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the crushed tomatoes and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings at this time adding more salt, pepper or red pepper flakes to taste. Add the cooked rice, spinach, and basil and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice.
  • Spoon the mixture into the halved bell peppers until nice and full. Top each pepper with a little bit of cheese. Pour the chicken stock into the bottom of the baking dish and cover the dish lightly with foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until peppers are just tender. Serve immediately!

SPICY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE)



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With hearty lentils, brown rice, and vegetables, as well as some sassy seasonings, nobody will miss the meat in this recipe I created for company. I served them with a side of sweet potato fries and watermelon for dessert. Any extra filling makes an excellent midnight snack or lunch.

Provided by Prose

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 bell peppers (any color)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 -2 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup lentils
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (gluten-free if required for diet) or 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided (gluten-free if required for diet)
1/2 cup corn, fresh or 1/2 cup corn, frozen
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon all-natural ketchup (gluten-free if required for diet)

Steps:

  • Sautee onion, jalapeno, and garlic in oil until onion just starts to turn clear. Add carrots and cook another minute or two. Add rice, lentils, and liquid. Turn heat up to high. Stir in garam masala and 1 tablespoon of the Braggs. Bring to a boil. Then cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 40-50 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut tops off of bell peppers and clean seeds out from inside. Submerge in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Mix tomato paste, remaining Braggs, and ketchup in a small bowl. Add a little warm water to thin to the consistency of a thick sauce.
  • When lentil/rice mixture is cooked, stir in corn and peas. Scoop mixture into bell peppers. Spoon tomato sauce on top of each and bake for about 20 minutes or until peppers are slightly tender and tomato sauce is dark.

SPICY STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially good with fresh peppers from the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce

Steps:

  • Cook peppers in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine ground beef, onion, rice and seasonings; spoon into peppers. Place in a greased baking dish; top with picante sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Stuffed bell peppers with a little kick.

Provided by Logdog2

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup uncooked brown rice
1 ½ cups water
1 pound ground turkey
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
4 medium green bell peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Rinse rice and place in a saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is partially cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until partially cooked and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add cooked rice, tomato sauce, egg, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley; mix thoroughly.
  • Remove the tops of the peppers and scoop out the insides. Arrange peppers, hollowed-sides up, in a deep baking dish. Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary to help them stand upright. Spoon turkey mixture into each pepper and place any extra in the dish around the peppers. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until turkey and rice are cooked through and filling is hot, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1344.1 mg, Sugar 11 g

SPICY TRI-COLOR VEGETARIAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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These fantastic peppers were the highlight of another rainy afternoon. I used vegetarian mock ground beef but you can use the real thing if you desire!

Provided by Shannon Cooks

Categories     Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin
2 small purple onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (300 g) package frozen vegetarian ground beef (one bag of Quorn mince or one box of Boca meatless ground burger will do the trick)
12 ounces frozen whole kernel corn
1 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (you can adjust this to your preference)
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups white rice, prepared
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
3 bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed (1 each red, yellow and green bell pepper)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Heat olive oil in large skillet and then add cumin, garlic and onion; saute until tender. Mix ground burger, corn, spices and 3/4 cup water in; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. If mixture seems dry and sticks to skillet, you can add more water, up to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat. Add prepared rice and 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix thoroughly.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into pepper halves and place in 13x9-inch pan. Pour 1/2 cup water into pan (this will ensure that the peppers are tenderly cooked).
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is evenly melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 1177.1, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 19.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right bell peppers: Look for large, firm bell peppers with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid peppers with bruises or soft spots.
  • Prepare the bell peppers properly: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Make sure the filling is well-seasoned: The filling should be flavorful and well-spiced. Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a delicious and complex flavor profile.
  • Don't overcook the bell peppers: Bell peppers should be cooked until they are tender but still slightly firm. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Serve the bell peppers immediately: Stuffed bell peppers are best served hot out of the oven. You can also make them ahead of time and reheat them before serving.

Conclusion:

Spicy stuffed bell peppers are a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal, a potluck, or a special occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give stuffed bell peppers a try!

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