Description
A Hearty, Comfort Filled Pepper That Delivers Big Flavor Every Time
These stuffed peppers are loaded with quinoa, beans, corn, green chiles and savory Beyond Sausage for a warm, comforting meal that is both hearty and wholesome. They bake until tender and melty, creating a satisfying plant powered dish that works for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
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1 package Beyond Sausage Brat Original
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3 cups cooked quinoa
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1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
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1 cup corn kernels
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1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup plant based shredded pepper jack cheese
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
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Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
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6 bell peppers, tops cut, stemmed and seeded
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, plant based cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.
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Remove the casings from the Beyond Sausage links. Crumble the sausage into a pan and cook for about 4 minutes. Do not overcook since it will continue baking.
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Add the cooked sausage to the quinoa mixture and stir well.
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Spoon the filling into each bell pepper cavity and place them upright in the baking dish.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
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Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Top with extra cilantro, dairy free sour cream or a squeeze of lime.
Pair with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a full meal.
Serve over a bed of quinoa or rice for even more heartiness.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Tex Mex Inspired, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g