Vegan Stuffed Peppers (Printable Version)

Bell peppers filled with seasoned vegan ground, rice, marinara, and melted cheese for a hearty dish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Vegan Protein

01 - 1 batch homemade vegan ground beef alternative or 450 g (3½ cups) store-bought vegan beef or sausage substitute
02 - 85 g (3 oz) shredded vegan mozzarella or other vegan cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 3 large bell peppers (any color)
04 - 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
06 - 3 handfuls baby spinach or arugula (optional)

→ Seasonings and Sauces

07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - Black pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
09 - 295 ml (1¼ cups) marinara sauce

→ Grains

10 - 230 g (1½ cups) cooked rice

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 204°C or air fryer to 177°C. Slice each pepper in half through the stem, removing seeds and membranes. Leave stem attached or carefully remove.
02 - Oven method: Place 120 ml water in a 33x23 cm baking dish, arrange peppers cut side up, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Air fryer method: Pour 120 ml water in air fryer bottom, insert rack, arrange peppers with space for air circulation, cook at 177°C for 4 minutes working in batches if necessary.
03 - Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté onion if using for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, vegan ground beef, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 3-4 minutes until hot and cooked through. Stir in marinara sauce and cooked rice, heat for 2-3 minutes. Add fresh greens if using and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Place a small amount of vegan cheese at the bottom of each pepper if desired. Fill peppers with the sautéed mixture. For air fryer using homemade vegan cheese, add cheese on top now; otherwise, wait to add cheese later.
05 - Oven: Cover dish with foil and bake at 204°C for 15 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese on top of peppers, cover again, and bake another 15 minutes. Air fryer: Cook at 177°C for 6-7 minutes. For store-bought vegan cheese, add cheese near end of cooking or melt separately and spoon on before serving.
06 - The stuffed peppers are done when tender, slightly wrinkled, and cheese is melted. Serve hot.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - If using store-bought vegan cheese in the air fryer, melt it separately to avoid drying and add just before serving.

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