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Home » Daniel Fast Compliant » One Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bowl

One Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bowl

Published: Aug 11, 2021 · Modified: Dec 19, 2021 by Gigi & Sersie

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One Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bowl was a bit of a fluke. I bought too many bell peppers and needed to use them up before they went bad. As I paused to think about what to do with them, I remembered eating stuffed peppers—the packaged frozen kind—in high school. Of course, the processed variety has way more fat, dietary cholesterol, and sodium than I'd like.

So I was on the hunt for inspiration to create a healthier version. This healthy version of deconstructed stuffed peppers replaces ground meat with lentils and white rice with whole grain brown rice. Since there's no added oil, this meal is considered low fat.

I came across a recipe from Peas and Crayons for a Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper Soup. Her recipe inspired this One Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bowl.

One Pot Deconstructed Stuff Pepper Bowl has 13 ingredients

  1. Onion
  2. Bell peppers
  3. Garlic
  4. Black pepper
  5. Crushed red pepper
  6. Garlic powder
  7. Italian seasoning
  8. Fennel seeds
  9. Diced tomatoes
  10. Low sodium vegetable broth
  11. Brown rice
  12. Red lentils
  13. Fresh parsley (or basil)

How to prepare

Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and dry sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly browned. Add chopped bell pepper and garlic and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. If veggies start to stick, add a splash of water to release. 

Stir in all the spices—black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds. Cook for another minute until fragrant. 

Carefully add fire roasted diced tomatoes and low sodium vegetable broth. Stir in brown rice and red lentils until well incorporated. Turn up the heat and bring stew to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for about 35 minutes or until rice and lentils are cooked.  

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. If you don't have a nut allergy, I recommend sprinkling a little Easy Vegan Parm Cheese on this.

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Frequently asked questions

Which color bell pepper is healthiest?

Based on a study measuring the different antioxidant and bioactive compounds in different color bell peppers, red came out on top with having the highest levels of beta carotene, quercetin, and luteolin. These compounds have anti-inflammatory and health-promoting benefits. With that said, it's okay to mix things up. I enjoy incorporating green bell pepper in my veggie chili or tofu scramble for a change.

How do you make stuffed bell peppers not bland?

Many traditional stuffed bell pepper recipes will have you blanch or precook the bell pepper. I've found that you lose the flavor and some nutritional benefits when you do that. Also, whether you're making a stuffed bell pepper or this one-pot deconstructed recipe, adding fennel seeds along with some heat like crushed red pepper makes all the difference. You could also add some minced sundried tomato for a deeper tomato flavor.

What are some other bell pepper recipes?

If you're like me and asking yourself, "What can I do with a bunch of bell peppers?" Besides this One Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bowl, here are a few ideas:
Veggie Chili
Ultimate Jackfruit Jambalaya
Gigi's Big Rainbow Salad
The Best Southwestern Salad
Blend them raw with kale, cucumber, avocado, lime, water, and ice (a recipe from our 3-Day Detox Cleanse program) for an energizing pick-me-up. Dip fresh raw bell peppers in the Best Garlic Hummus.

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Finally, you could also freeze them for later. Wash the bell peppers, cut them in half, and remove the stems and seeds. Shake off or pat dry the excess water. You can either leave them sliced in half or chop them into strips or chunks. Lay the sliced or chopped bell peppers out on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and freeze them for about 4 to 6 hours. Remove the peppers and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. You freeze for up to four months.

— Gigi

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One-Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bowl


  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

You'll need a large pot with a lid, knife, and cutting board. 


Ingredients

Scale

1 medium onion, chopped

2 bell peppers (I used one red and one green)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

½ tsp black pepper, ground

¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper, more for heat

½ tsp garlic powder

2 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp fennel seed

1 28-oz can diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted)

2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

½ cup brown rice (I used long grain brown rice)

½ cup red lentils

Fresh parsley (or basil), chopped

Salt to taste


Instructions

Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and dry sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly browned. Add chopped bell pepper and garlic and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. If veggies start to stick, add a splash of water to release. 

Stir in all the spices—black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds. Cook for another minute until fragrant. 

Carefully add fire-roasted diced tomatoes and low sodium vegetable broth. Stir in brown rice and red lentils until well incorporated. Turn up the heat and bring the stew to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for about 35 minutes or until rice and lentils are cooked.  

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and (optional) Easy Vegan Parm Cheese. 

Notes

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner Entrée
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: one pot meal, stuffed pepper, deconstructed, vegan, bell pepper, fire roasted tomato, brown rice, red lentils, soy free, nut free, gluten free, lowfat, no oil, oil free, low fat, healthy stuffed peppers, easy stuffed peppers

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