Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

               

These Eye appealing Vegetarian stuffed Bell Peppers make a heart wholesome meal on weekends. Thickly sliced colorful bell peppers are stuffed with seasoned rice, vegetables and Paneer/Indian Cottage Cheese making it both delicious and filling. The stuffed bell peppers are finally topped with grated cheese, chili flakes and black pepper and either grilled or roasted on skillet over stove top. You can serve stuffed bell peppers as starters or as a side dish.

       

It is said that colors have healing powers and the colors we choose in our food is no exception. Also adding colors to our palate is the best way to brighten up our mood.

Including colored bell peppers/capsicum in our meals is one of the easy ways to add both color and nutrition. Bell peppers are rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A and C. They are a significant source of iron, Vitamin B6, protein and dietary fiber. 

           

Related Event: Bell Pepper Creations @Foodie Monday Blog Hop

This vegetarian stuffed bell pepper dish is featured in the Foodie Monday Blog Hop group, a gourmet group on Facebook, where in a bunch of passionate food bloggers share their culinary creations every Monday, depending upon a pre determined theme. For the 301th week, Preethi di was our hostess and she proposed that we cook dishes with bell peppers as the star ingredient. Preethi di is a versatile food blogger and you can find many delicious easy to do recipes from around the globe on her blog. You might love to try out her, Bell Pepper Peas Fried Rice and Baked Mixed Vegetable Bites.                                             

Dietary Notes: These Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers are

• Gluten Free
• Vegetarian
• Healthy and delicious
• Eye Appealing
• Kid Friendly
• Easy to make

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 3 medium Bell Peppers ( use red, green and yellow)
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup grated boiled potato
• 1/4 cup grated/ crumbled paneer/ Indian cottage cheese
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh/frozen green peas
• 1/4 cup fresh/ frozen sweet corn
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Few fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic-green chili paste
• 4 cheese cubes or 1/2 cup grated processed cheese
• Salt to taste

                      

Method:

1. Rinse the bell peppers. Cut the tops and clean out the seeds and the membrane. Cut thick slices.
2. Chop the pepper tops into 1/4 inch pieces.
3. In a pan heat oil on medium flame and add finely chopped onions with a pinch of salt and saute the onions until they turn translucent.
4. Next, add chopped bell pepper pieces, green peas, sweet corn and stir fry for 2 minutes and cover cook for another 1 minute.
5. Add cooked rice and stir well. Next, add the crumbled paneer and grated boiled potatoes. Mix everything really well.
6. Season the mixture with chili flakes and salt to taste. You may add more spice powders if you wish to.
7. Add finely chopped mint leaves and put off the flame. Mash it well. Our stuffing for the bell peppers is ready.

 

8. Place the pepper slices on a greased baking tray. Fill each slice with enough stuffing and press well, such that the stuffing does not fall apart. 

9. Add grated cheese over each slice , season it with black pepper and chili flakes. Grill the peppers for 10-12 minutes.

10. To roast the stuffed peppers over stove top, heat a skillet or tawa on medium heat. Grease it with oil. Place the stuffed pepper slices carefully, without over crowding the skillet. Cook the bell peppers until it turns golden brown. Flip it carefully. Now top it with grated cheese, chili flakes and black pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes on low flame.

11. Our healthy and delicious vegetarian stuffed bell peppers are ready to serve!

Recipe Notes:

• If using whole bell peppers, cook the bell peppers first in a microwave over high heat for 4-5 minutes, or until they soften a bit and fill it with the stuffing.
• You may add cooked red or black beans along with veggies, rice and cottage cheese to make it all the more nutritious. '
• For a vegan version, use crumbled tofu instead of cottage cheese and replace dairy cheese with any plant based cheese.
• If using frozen sweet corn and green peas, add them to a sieve and pour some water over it. Pat dry with a kitchen towel and then use them in the recipe.
• You can used brown rice if desired.

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