Tempeh Stuffed Peppers
These vegan stuffed peppers are filled with tempeh, quinoa, and a mix of delicious vegetables. They're hearty, nutritious, and full of flavor.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Quinoa - 1 cup, cooked
- Bell peppers - 4 large, halved and seeds removed
- Tempeh - 8 ounces, crumbled
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crumbled tempeh, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and tomato sauce. Remove from heat.
- Arrange the bell pepper halves in a baking dish. Spoon the tempeh mixture into each pepper half.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 8g