You Won’t Believe They’re Vegan Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Lunch & Dinner, Main Dishes

hey friends, let’s talk about these incredibly delicious veggie stuffed peppers i whipped up recently.

seriously, they’re so good, you won’t even believe they’re vegan!

first off, can we talk about how surprisingly “meaty” these bad boys are?

the filling, made with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and cremini mushrooms, gets all hearty and satisfying when you blend it in a food processor.

it’s like magic how it mimics that ground meat texture!

and let’s not forget about the taste.

these peppers are loaded with flavor, thanks to marinara sauce, garlic powder, and a generous sprinkle of vegan mozzarella.

i used good planet mozzarella shreds for that melty goodness for the filling, plus a drizzle of miyoko’s liquid vegan mozz on top for that extra cheesiness.

there’s so much flavor in every bite!

now, onto the good stuff—nutrition.

sweet potatoes bring the vitamins, chickpeas pack the protein and fiber, and cremini mushrooms add that umami goodness.

it’s a winning combo that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds.

feeling adventurous? go ahead and mix things up!

swap out the sweet potatoes for butternut squash or the chickpeas for black beans. add some spices like cumin or smoked paprika for a flavor boost. the options are endless, my friends.

when it comes to storing these peppers, just pop any leftovers in an airtight container and toss them in the fridge for up to three days.

or freeze them for later—just remember to thaw them in the fridge before reheating.

in a nutshell, these veggie stuffed peppers are proof that plant-based eats can be just as drool-worthy as their meaty counterparts.

if you like my You Won’t Believe They’re Vegan Veggie Stuffed Peppers, you’ll also love these other recipes of mine!

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Vegan Black Rice Noodle Salad

Goddess Glow Nutrient-Packed Salad

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Vegan Tofu Parmesan Caesar Salad Wraps

Vegan Maple Sweet Potato and Bacon Harvest Salad

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Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad

Good to Glow Fresh Summer Salad

Refreshing and Light Vegan Watermelon Feta Salad

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You Won’t Believe They’re Vegan Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Recipe by MaryCourse: Lunch u0026amp; Dinner, Main Dishes

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hour

minutes

should make about 10 medium-large pepper halves. serving size is 2!

Ingredients

5 large red bell peppers (or a couple more small ones)
2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
1 cup rinsed and drained chickpeas
8 ounces cremini mushrooms
1 cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
sea salt (to taste)
3/4 cup shredded vegan mozzarella
olive oil for coating bottom of pan and peppers

Directions

preheat your oven to 375°f (190°c). grease the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.
in a food processor, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, rinsed chickpeas, and cremini mushrooms. pulse until you achieve a grainy consistency.
transfer the processed mixture into a mixing bowl. add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and shredded vegan mozzarella. mix until well combined.
cut the red bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
arrange the stuffed pepper halves in the greased baking dish. spoon the filling mixture evenly into each of the pepper halves, filling them generously.
cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
after 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
for a golden brown finish, broil the stuffed peppers for a couple of minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.