Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Ingredients
The base
-
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
-
1
pound
vegan ground beef
-
1
large
onion
-
4
cloves
garlic
-
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
-
2
teaspoons
smoked paprika
-
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
1
teaspoon
black pepper
The vegetables
-
1
red bell pepper
red bell pepper
-
1
green bell pepper
green bell pepper
-
1
yellow bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
-
1
can
diced tomatoes in their juices
-
3
tablespoons
tomato paste
The grains
-
1
cup
brown rice, uncooked
-
2
cups
water
The cheese
-
½
cup
vegan mozzarella cheese
-
½
cup
vegan cheddar cheese
The garnish
-
1
tablespoon
chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegan ground beef and chopped onion; cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and diced bell peppers.
- Add uncooked brown rice and water, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Top with vegan cheese, cover to melt, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6 servings
Calories
377
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
51g
Total protein
17g
Sodium
1175mg
Cholesterol
4mg
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