One-Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

Deconstructed vegan stuffed peppers in a shallow bowl with napkin on the side.

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5 from 4 votes

One-Pot Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

Try this delicious one-pot meal. It's a healthy vegan meal prep favorite that is freezer-friendly and flavorful.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Lunch/Dinner Entrée

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Gigi & Sersie

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped (I used one red and one green)
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
½ tsp black pepper, ground
¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (or more for heat)
½ tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp fennel seed
1 28- oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (okay to use regular diced tomatoes)
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
½ cup uncooked brown rice (I used long grain brown rice)
½ cup red lentils
3 Tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
salt to taste

Instructions

Add chopped onions to a large pan and sauté over medium heat until slightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add chopped bell pepper and minced garlic, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in dried spices (black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir to incorporate.
Add brown rice and lentils to the saute pan. Stir well to incorporate.
Turn up the heat and bring the deconstructed stuffed peppers mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook partially covered for 35 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish these unstuffed peppers with fresh chopped parsley. Salt to taste. Optional: sprinkle some Vegan Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving Suggestion: A starter salad like our Vegan Caesar Salad or Arugula Beet Salad is the perfect pairing for this meal.

Leftovers/Meal Prep: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Alternatively, portion out into meal prep containers and freeze for up to four months.

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