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vegetarian Mexican stuffed peppers

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Servings: 12
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups kale
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 10 oz can green enchilada sauce I use Old EL Paso
  • 12 slices colby jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

  • First, preheat oven to 425F.
  • Prepare two 9x13 baking pans and lightly grease with olive oil. Cut each bell pepper in half and arrange, cut-side up, in a single layer. Set aside for now.
  • Cook quinoa according to package directions, adding the vegetable bouillon to the cooking water.
  • In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and cook until fragrant and slightly softened.
  • Add in the mushrooms and quinoa, and saute for a few minutes. Lower heat to medium-low, and allow veggies to cook until soft.
  • Add in the beans and all the spices, and mix to combine.
  • When the quinoa is ready, add it to the veggie mixture. Pour in half of the enchilada sauce, and mix well.
  • Divide filling among the 12 pepper halves, drizzle with the remaining enchilada sauce, and top each with a slice of cheese.
  • Pour about ½ inch of water in the bottom of the pans, wrap tightly with foil, and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Then, remove foil (BE CAREFUL because there can be hot steam!), and cook for 10 more minutes, until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with avocado and sour cream!