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Bowl of delicious vegetarian stuffed pepper casserole with colorful bell peppers and grains

Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

This comforting vegetarian casserole features tender bell peppers filled with a hearty mixture of rice, beans, corn, and savory spices, all baked together in a rich tomato sauce with a cheesy topping. It's a satisfying and easy-to-make meal perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups White rice cooked
  • 1 (15-oz) can Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Canned corn drained
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can Diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For the Casserole
  • 4 Bell peppers large, halved and seeded
  • 1 (15-oz) can Tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet until softened, then stir in cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange bell pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared dish and evenly divide the rice and bean filling among them.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together tomato sauce and vegetable broth, then pour the mixture over the stuffed peppers.
  4. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling. You can also experiment with different types of cheese for the topping.