Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Cozy comfort food alert! These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are easy to make and delicious. Tender roasted bell peppers stuffed with a smoky, cheesy black bean and quinoa filling.

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Celebrate Meatless Monday with this tasty Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers recipe. We also love these Cheesy Veggie Enchiladas and this Lentil Lasagne.

IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• bell peppers
• quinoa
• olive oil  
• onion  
• garlic cloves  
• chipotle peppers in adobo
• black beans  
• enchilada sauce
• cheese

Instructions to make this recipe

First, cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Rub the peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.

Pop the dish in the oven to roast.  

Meanwhile, get started in the filling!

First, cook the quinoa. If you have an Instant Pot check out our Easy Instant Pot Quinoa recipe. This pressure cooker is so handy for meal prep.

The stovetop method works great too!

Next, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened. 

Then, add in the chopped chipotle. I love the smoky flavor!

Next, stir in the black beans with the onion mixture.

Then to give it that southwestern-style flavor that goes hand in hand with the chipotle, I add some homemade enchilada sauce to the mixture along with the cooked quinoa.

By now the peppers that have been roasting and will be ready for the stuffing! Add equal parts of the chipotle quinoa mixture to the bell peppers shells. 

Sprinkle with a blanket of shredded cheese and pop back into the oven for the cheese to melt.

FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions

• What’s a good side for stuffed peppers? We love pan-fried corn, a nice salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing, and a sliced multigrain baguette. 
• Experiment with different toppings like sour cream, avocado, red pepper flakes, tomato salsa, and fresh cilantro or basil.
• Make this a vegan stuffed peppers recipe by substituting vegan cheese. Daiya shreds are highly recommended.
• Substitute different grains if you don’t have quinoa. Brown rice, white rice, barley, and lentils are all lovely. TIP! Cook the grains in vegetable broth for extra flavor.
• This dish can also be enjoyed as a side dish itself with some grilled protein. If you eat meat, this recipe also works with ground beef! Simply stir the cooked beef with the quinoa mixture.

More gluten-free dinner recipes

• Vegetarian Lentil Chili with Roasted Butternut Squash
• Vegan Pad Thai – Peanut Free + Gluten Free Dinner Recipe
• Zucchini Pizza Bites with Simple Ingredients
• Chicken Broccoli Bake
• Tex Mex Casserole
• Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – Tex Mex Style!

For a vegan version of stuffed peppers try this delicious Vegan Stuffed Capsicum recipe from Plant Based Folk.

*This recipe was originally posted on August 18, 2016, updated on June 4, 2019, and updated again on October 17, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and new photos.*

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