Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35–40 minutes
Total time: ~1 hour
Serves: 4
These vegetarian stuffed peppers are filled with a flavourful mix of rice, vegetables and cheese — a hearty, satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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4 large bell peppers (any colour), tops cut off and seeds removed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 zucchini, diced
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150 g cooked rice or quinoa
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1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
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100 g grated cheese (or vegan alternative)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Method
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Preheat: Heat oven to 180°C.
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Sauté veg: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add diced zucchini and cook 5 minutes more.
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Make filling: Stir in cooked rice (or quinoa), diced tomatoes, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
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Stuff peppers: Spoon the mixture into each bell pepper. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
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Bake: Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and bake 35–40 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and golden.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Recipe source: My Food Blog


