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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Published: Jun 8, 2018 · Modified: Jan 24, 2020 | This post may contain affiliate links·

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    A light, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal, these stuffed bell peppers are easy to make, and are healthy as well!

    With summer well and truly set in, I'm tempted to live off grilled sausages and salads this entire summer. For a slightly more 'put-together' meal, I'd add these stuffed bell peppers to the mix. These are not just great to look at (just look at those gorgeous colors!), but are a breeze to make. And what's more, a perfect vehicle for just about any leftovers that are tucked away in the fridge.

    Play around with the stuffing

    The beauty of this dish is that there is no one set way to make it. You can play around with any combination of vegetables, rice or bread crumbs and mince meat. Or just go vegetarian and gluten-free like I did, and use cauliflower, which is a great low-carb substitute for rice, potatoes or bread crumbs. Add some grated cheddar and any of your favorite herbs and you have a filling that is high on flavor, and low on carbs and makes for a guilt-free, yet appetizing meal.

    Cooking Tips:

    • You could cut the bell peppers either vertically into clean halves, or by cutting off the tops. I find that by cutting the bell peppers vertically, you preserve more of the pepper, and this reduces wastage considerably.
    • For a tad more flavor, sprinkle the insides of the hollowed-out bell pepper with some salt and brush the tops with olive oil.
    • To ensure that the peppers do not dry out, place the stuffed peppers in a baking pan to which some water is added. The steam created in the oven will keep the moisture intact.
    • Cover the peppers with a sheet of aluminium foil once they are in the oven. This prevents the peppers from browning too quickly.
    • These stuffed bell peppers are ideal for frozen dinners, and can be prepped and then kept frozen in an oven-proof dish, wrapped in foil. When you are ready to cook them, and transferred directly to the oven to cook.Stuffed Bell Peppers
    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Shinta
    A light, vegetarian and gluten-free meal, these stuffed bell peppers are easy to make, and are healthy as well!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 medium-sized colored bell peppers
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1/2 head of large cauliflower cut into florets
    • 4-5 large mushrooms finely chopped
    • 1/3 cup sweet corn kernels
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley fresh or dried
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano fresh or dried
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt as per your taste
    • For sprinkling over the stuffing:
    • 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese
    • Olive oil to brush over the bell peppers

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Prepare the bell peppers by cutting them vertically into clean halves, and scooping out the insides. Trim the stalks. Sprinkle some salt in the bell peppers and keep aside while you prepare the stuffing.
    • To prepare the stuffing, grind the cauliflower florets in a food processor, until they have broken down, into small granules.
    • In a pan, on the stove top, add some oil and heat it on medium heat. Add the ground cauliflower and the minced garlic. Cook this for around 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the cauliflower releases its moisture and cooks down.
    • Add the diced mushrooms and combine, continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
    • Add the sweet corn, chopped parsley, oregano, onion powder, nutmeg powder, paprika, and combine well. Turn off the heat.
    • Add the grated cheddar cheese and salt, and mix together until the mixture is uniformly combined.
    • Using a spoon, stuff the insides of the bell peppers with the prepared mixture. Top the mixture with some mozzarella cheese, and brush the bell pepper with some olive oil.
    • To a baking pan, pour in some water. Place the bell peppers in the baking pan, leaving a little space between each pepper. Cover the dish loosely with aluminium foil.
    • Transfer the baking pan to the oven and bake for 35 minutes at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) until the peppers are cooked and tender.
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    1. Shanika says

      June 13, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love stuffed bell peppers and these look so delicious! You definitely don't didn't disappoint with all that melted cheese goodness. Haha.

    2. Katie Doyle says

      June 13, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      I love substituting cauliflower rice for regular rice, but haven't tried it in stuffed peppers yet. I'm going to try this this week!

    3. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

      June 13, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      I can almost smell the glorious peppers roasting in the oven!!! I'm a sucker for these stuffed peppers!

    4. Gloria says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Stuffed peppers are such a great meal any night of the week. Love the combination of filling here. What a way to pack in the veggies.

    5. Traci says

      June 13, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      I think these are the most gorgeous stuffed bell peppers I've seen! I love it that you used cauliflower and corn in this recipe. I will be bookmarking for later and pinning right now! Thanks for the gorgeous recipe!

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