Vegan Stuffed Peppers
A plant-based take on a Croatian classic, Punjena Paprika. Brimming with textured vegetable protein, rice, and colorful bell peppers, this hearty dish boasts full flavor and fills every bite with warmth. Plus, it’s carnivore-approved!
Recipe Type: Main | Serves: Makes 14 Peppers
Ingredients
Bell Peppers: 14
Textured Vegetable Protein: 4 cups
Basmati Rice: 2 cups
Onions: 2, chopped
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Fresh Parsley: 2 tbsp, finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar: 1 tbsp
Vegeta: 2 tsp (optional)
Nutritional Yeast: 2 tbsp
Water: 1 cup + more to fill your pot
Ground Pepper: 2 tsp
Salt: 2 tsp
Smoked Paprika: 1 tbsp
Chilli Powder: 2 tsp
Cayenne: 1 tsp
Bay Leaf: 1-2 leaves
Vegetable Bouillon Cube: 1
‘Roux’
Olive Oil: 1 tbsp
Flour: 2 tbsp
Smoked Paprika: 1 tbsp
Tomato Paste: 3 tbsp
Salt: 1 tsp
Water: 2 tbsp
Instructions
Begin by cleaning out your peppers. Make sure to leave them whole and only take out the stem and core!
Combine Textured Vegetable Protein, Rice, Onion, Garlic, Parsley, Soy Sauce, Balsamic Vinegar, Pepper, Salt, Paprika, Chilli, Cayenne, Vegeta (if using) and Nutritional Yeast. Stir to combine. Add 1 cup of water in 1/4 cup at a time, and mix between water additions to slightly hydrate your TVP.
In a large pot, make your ‘roux’. Whisk to combine.
Fill each pepper 3/4 of the way with your TVP and rice filling, and place into the pot.
Once all of your peppers have been filled, fill the rest of your pot with water, and add in your bay leaf and bouillon cube. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, lower to a simmer, and cook covered for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Best served with a side of mashed potatoes!