Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Pointed Peppers

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Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Pointed Peppers

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Ingredients

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Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Pointed Peppers

5 sweet pointed peppers, or equivalent

1 onionminced

3 cloves garlicminced

2 ¼ cups cauliflower rice

15 ½ ounces canned black beans

1 tomatodiced

3 cups fresh spinachchopped

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried parsley

½ tsp dried basil

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Olive oil

Fresh parsleyoptional

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

While oven is preheating, slice the peppers horizontally – leaving about 1 to 2 inches of space near the stem and the pointed end of the pepper. Carefully dig out seeds and ribs of the peppers.

Drizzle the inside of each pepper with a bit of olive oil. Bake peppers in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

To make the filling, heat about 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Add cauliflower rice to the skillet. If cauliflower rice is frozen, defrost it for about 1 minute in the microwave. Stir in rice and add dried oregano, dried parsley, dried basil, salt and pepper to the skillet.

Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until cauliflower rice just begins to crisp. Stir in diced tomato and chopped spinach, reducing heat to medium. Cook filling for 7 to 10 minutes, until flavors are combined.

Taste and adjust salt and pepper, as needed. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

Spoon filling into the peppers and return baking sheet to the oven for 20 minutes. Remove, garnish with fresh parsley, as desired, and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prep Peppers Properly 🫑
Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds carefully, then lightly brush the exterior with olive oil and roast at 375°F for 8-10 minutes before stuffing to soften them and enhance caramelization.
Squeeze Your Cauliflower Rice 💧
After cooking cauliflower rice, place it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent a soggy filling and ensure better texture in the final dish.
Build Flavor Layers Early 🧅
Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until deeply caramelized before adding other filling ingredients—this creates a rich flavor foundation that elevates the entire dish.
Warm Your Beans Strategically 🫘
Drain and rinse canned black beans, then warm them gently with a pinch of sea salt and garlic before mixing into the filling to improve their flavor absorption and prevent a cold center.
Fresh Herb Timing Matters 🌿
Reserve half your fresh parsley and spinach to stir in just before serving—this preserves their vibrant color, nutritional value, and bright flavor that dried herbs cannot provide.