Vegan Stuffed Red Peppers
Chef Karen P Johnson MS, RDN, LD
Ingredients:
6 peppers, tops cut off and seeded
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 1⁄2 cups finely chopped broccolini
1⁄2 bunch kale, washed, stems removed, and finely chopped
1⁄2 cup walnut parmesan (Method in note)
1-15 oz can diced tomatoes
1⁄2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 generous handful fresh chopped parsley and basil, plus more for garnish
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place peppers open side down in an oven safe pan and fill with 2 inches of water. Place in oven for
40 minutes until peppers are tender.
3. While peppers are cooking, prepare filling.
4. Cook 1 cup quinoa according to package directions.
5. Heat large sauté pan over medium-low heat. When pan is hot add shallots and cook until
translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and broccolini and continue to cook until broccolini is
tender, about another 3-5 minutes.
6. When broccolini is tender, add the cooked quinoa, walnut parmesan, diced tomatoes, olives, and
herbs. Stir to combine.
7. When peppers are tender, remove from oven and stuff with filling. Drain water from cooking pan
and return filled peppers to pan.
8. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Note:
Walnut Parmesan
2 cups raw walnuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast
Method
1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until crumble consistency.
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