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Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Cost $9.5, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 70 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $9.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 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

1

Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and tofu, cooking for about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tofu is evenly browned.

3

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

4

Using a wooden spoon or spatula, press an equal amount of rice into each pepper half. Layer rice with remaining marinara sauce and half the cheese. Press equal amounts of tofu into the peppers. Place one tomato slice on each pepper and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.

5

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is melted.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

554

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 56
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 You can make this recipe vegan by substituting the mozzarella cheese with a plant-based alternative.Cook the rice a day ahead to save time during preparation.Feel free to use different colored bell peppers for added presentation.