15-Minute Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice & Veggies – Heavenly Bites
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with rice and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions, tomatoes, and zucchini.
- Mix cooked rice with sautéed vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
Notes
- Use any color of bell peppers.
- Add protein like ground turkey or tofu if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.