Middle Eastern-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
A flavorful and nutritious vegan dish inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- βany color 4 bell peppersany color bell peppers
- β 1 cup cooked ricepreferably brown rice
- β 1 cup black beans, cookedcanned or cooked from scratch
- β 1 cup diced tomatoescanned or fresh
- β 2 tbsp olive oilfor roasting
- β 1 tsp cuminground cumin
- β 1 tsp paprikasweet or smoked paprika
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
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2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
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3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, and paprika.
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4. Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture, filling to the top.
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5. Drizzle the olive oil over the bell peppers and cover with foil.
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6. Roast the bell peppers in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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7. Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender.
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8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.