Description
Peanut Stuffed Bell Peppers offer a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining crunchy bell peppers with a savory, nutty peanut filling. This vibrant dish is perfect for potlucks or family dinners, providing both visual appeal and nutritional benefits. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress whether served as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, onions, etc.)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions (sliced) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together cooked rice, peanut butter, chopped vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Generously fill each pepper with the mixture and place upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg