Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers offer tender roasted peppers filled with a Spanish rice blend, black beans, corn, and savory vegan crumbles for a hearty, well-rounded bite. Tomato sauce and warm spices tie everything together with gentle heat and richness. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead meal that satisfies vegans and non-vegans alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 51
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the bell peppers and cook until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and sprinkle the insides with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the vegan ground beef, the onion, the diced tomatoes, 2/3 cup broth, the garlic powder, the chili powder, the black pepper, and the salt, and bring to a high simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all but 1/3 cup of liquid has steamed off or been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 1 cup broth, and the Spanish rice package. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes. Add the black beans and the corn; stir to combine. Add the "ground beef" mixture with enough liquid to keep the rice stuffing moist. Mix in the nutritional yeast and stir until well combined.
- 5
Drain any excess water from the peppers. Stuff with the rice mixture using a spoon, packing the filling down tightly. Place the stuffed peppers in the prepared baking pan and spoon extra rice mixture around them. Pour the tomato sauce over the peppers and rice. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Let the peppers sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 519.43 kcal High 26%
- Protein 28.35 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 96.37 g 35%
- Total Fat 4.81 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1658.97 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 17.02 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 24.87 g --
- Added Sugars 4.75 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 173.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 5.13 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1550.7 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 233.05 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 200.65 mg Good Source 223%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Corn. Each serving provides about 519.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Corn, Diced Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 519.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Plant-Based Rice-Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 519.43 calories and 28.35 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1658.97 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.75 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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