These TVP stuffed peppers feature green bell peppers filled with rice, textured vegetable protein, cheese, and tomato sauce. Omit the cheese for a vegan variation. Serve with additional tomato sauce, if desired.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups water
- 0.5 cups uncooked white rice
- 4 greens bell peppers
- cup olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 8 ounces textured vegetable protein
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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1
Combine water and rice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
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2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
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3
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Arrange peppers in a large baking dish. Chop up usable portion of the tops.
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4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped peppers and onion in hot oil until soft. Stir in textured vegetable protein and parsley. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into peppers; top each with remaining tomato sauce.
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5
Cover and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. Uncover, top each pepper with mozzarella cheese, and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
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