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Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup corn; 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup vegan cheese, shredded

Christmas Cuisine Diet High-Fiber Low-Calorie Mediterranean

How to make Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers ?

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serve: 4

Ingredients for Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers Recipe

#	Ingredients
1.	4 large bell peppers
2.	1 cup uncooked quinoa
3.	1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
4.	1/2 onion, chopped
5.	2 cloves garlic, minced
6.	1/2 cup corn
7.	1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
8.	1 tsp smoked paprika
9.	1 tsp ground cumin
10.	Salt and pepper to taste
11.	1/2 cup vegan cheese, shredded

Steps of Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers Recipe

#	Steps
1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish and set aside.
3.	Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
4.	In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
5.	Add the black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
6.	Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix everything together.
7.	Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture, making sure to fill them all the way to the top.
8.	Sprinkle vegan cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
9.	Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
11.	Serve hot and enjoy your Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers!

Tips:

To save time, you can cook the quinoa and chop the vegetables a day ahead of time.
For added flavor, sprinkle some vegan cheese on top of the stuffed peppers before baking.
If you don't have pine nuts, you can use chopped almonds or walnuts instead.
This recipe can be easily adapted to your taste preferences. You can add other vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or mushrooms to the quinoa mixture.

This Vegan Christmas Stuffed Peppers recipe is a healthy and flavorful way to celebrate the holidays. Packed with protein and fiber from the chickpeas and quinoa, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish is sure to please your guests. Plus, it's low in calories and high in nutrients, making it a great addition to any diet. Try it out and let us know what you think!