Best Vegan Tofu Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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TOFU STUFFED PEPPERS



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Tofu stuffed peppers are loaded with spices and meat-free. An excellent dish to enjoy as a classic appetizer or as a vegetarian dinner.

Provided by Sujatha Muralidhar

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 poblano peppers (/other other peppers)
1 cup tofu
1/2 cup corn kernels (thawed)
1/2 cup cooked brown rice (/other choice of rice)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup fire roasted tomato

Steps:

  • Roast the pepper over the high flame, and roast until the edges are lightly charred.
  • Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Divide the peppers into two lengthwise. Deseed and remove the ribs.
  • Arrange halved peppers in the tray facing upwards. And set aside.
  • Drain the excess liquid of the tofu, and crumble them using a fork. Set aside.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan.
  • Add tofu crumbles, corn kernels, cooked brown rice, and salt.
  • Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in fire-roasted diced tomato, and cook for 5 minutes in low-medium heat or until the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
  • Scoop the filling and stuff the peppers.
  • Bake them in 350°F for about 15 minutes or untul the peppers is soft.
  • And broil for 3-5 minutes for the appealing finish.
  • Serve hot with ranch or spicy mayo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 285 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOFU AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Italian style stuffed bell peppers for the vegetarian (can easily be prepared vegan). Even my meat-eating husband loved these.

Provided by N1COLE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
1 ¾ cups marinara sauce, divided
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 orange bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until tender.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in garlic and tofu. Cook about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook and stir until tofu is evenly brown.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, press an equal amount of rice into each pepper half. Layer rice with remaining marinara sauce, and 1/2 the cheese. Press equal amounts of tofu into the pepper halves. Place 1 tomato slice on each pepper, and top peppers with remaining mozzarella. Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted. Serve 1/2 of each color pepper to each person.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 812.7 mg, Sugar 16 g

TOFU STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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This is a good vegetarian dish my mother introduced me to. Give it a shot! I find it to be delicious! I like to mix provolone with the mozzarella...good flavor.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bell peppers
12 ounces firm tofu, diced
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cut off top of peppers½" from stem.
  • Discard membranes and seeds.
  • Chop top and discard stem.
  • Parboil pepper bottoms in boiling water for 4 minutes.
  • Drain well and stand upright in a shallow baking dish.
  • Dice tofu into bite-size pieces.
  • Stir-fry tofu, onion, and garlic in skillet.
  • Add pepper, parsley, and chopped pepper tops.
  • Cook one minute.
  • Stir in rice, corn, and cheese.
  • Pack into pepper cups.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with extra cheese if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 16.6, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11.2

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