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Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Ashley
Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers – baked until tender and loaded with seasoned ground ‘beef’, hearty orzo, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon – are a simple and hassle-free meal that everyone is sure to love!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Vegan
Cuisine Lunch/Dinner
Servings 6 Peppers

Ingredients
  

  • • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • • 1 pound vegan ground
  • • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • • 1 small white onion diced
  • • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • • 1 bunch kale destemmed and roughly chopped
  • • 2 cups orzo cooked according to package directions
  • • 1 cup vegan mozzarella shreds
  • • 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
  • • ¾ cup kalamata olives diced
  • • Zest of 1 large lemon plus its juice
  • • 1/3 cup fresh dill chopped, plus more for garnish
  • • 6 large bell peppers
  • • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • • Vegan feta for garnish
  • • Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the vegan ground and season with the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula, break the ground into bite size pieces and cook, stirring often, until heated through 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining ingredients, up to the bell peppers. Give it a good stir to ensure everything is well combined. Continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the cheese melts through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the bell peppers. Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and white membranes. Spoon the filling into each of the halved peppers and place them in a large baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Next, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Remove the foil and top the stuffed peppers with a couple tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and bake uncovered an additional 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh dill, vegan feta and lemon wedges, and enjoy!
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