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Quick Microwave Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Quick Microwave Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian)

Craving a hearty, wholesome meal but short on time? These microwave stuffed peppers are a total game-changer, delivering all the flavor of the classic dish in under 30 minutes. A stunning, satisfying, and incredibly easy vegetarian dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 362
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large yellow sweet peppers
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) water
  • 1 15.25-ounce / 432 g (15.2 oz) can no-salt-added whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 15-ounce / 425 g (15 oz) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce / 411 g (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1⁄2 cup / 120 ml salsa
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) ground cumin or chili powder
  • 1 8.8-ounce / 250 g (8.8 oz) pouch cooked brown rice
  • For a cheesy twist, sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a dairy-free alternative over the filling before the final 4-minute cook time.
  • Elevate your dish with fresh garnishes like chopped cilantro, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, or slices of fresh avocado.
  • Feel free to swap the brown rice with another cooked grain like quinoa or farro for a different texture and nutritional profile.

Method
 

  1. Slice the tops off the sweet peppers and set them aside for garnish if you like.
  2. Remove and discard the seeds and membranes.
  3. Arrange the peppers cut-side up in a 2-quart square microwave-safe baking dish, add the water to the bottom of the dish, and microwave on high for about 8 minutes, or until they just begin to soften.
  4. While the peppers are cooking, prepare the filling.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the drained corn, rinsed black beans, undrained diced tomatoes, salsa, and cumin or chili powder.
  6. Heat the pouch of brown rice according to package directions, then stir the cooked rice into the bean and corn mixture until well combined.
  7. Carefully remove the peppers from the microwave. Generously spoon the bean and rice filling into each softened pepper. Return the dish to the microwave and cook on high for about 4 more minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated all the way through.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. Don't love stuffed peppers? The filling is fantastic on its own served as a hearty dip with tortilla chips, wrapped in a warm tortilla for a quick burrito, or served over mixed greens for a taco salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 13gFat: 3g

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