Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers With Chipotle Sour

Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers With Chipotle Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -7 large bell peppers; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, chopped; 5 -7 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 -5 ounces white wine; 1 lb vegetarian ground beef; salt; pepper; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed; salt

Servings: persons

5 -7 large bell peppers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
5 -7 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 -5 ounces white wine
1 lb vegetarian ground beef
salt
pepper
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed
salt

1
Wash the bell peppers and remove their tops, and seed them.
2
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil, add bell peppers in batches, and parboil for 1-2 minutes and then shock in an ice water bath and then drain, and stand upright in a baking dish.
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Heat a large saute pan to medium heat and add the olive oil.
5
add the onion and saute for 1-2 minutes, then add the garlic and saute another 2-3 minutes.
6
add the thyme and tomato paste and saute for 1-2 minutes, then deglaze the pan with the white wine.
7
let the mixture simmer and incorporate for 2-3 minutes, then add the ground beef substitute, and heat through.
8
once the mixture is heated through, remove from the heat and fill the bell peppers with the mixture.
9
top with the Monterey jack cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
10
Mix the sour cream with the chipotle puree and salt, and chill.
11
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the peppers rest for 10 minutes, serve, topped with chipotle sour cream.
12
Wonderful with a nice chardonnay or pinot grigio.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -7 large bell peppers, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large red onion, chopped, 5 -7 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers With Chipotle Sour Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers With Chipotle Sour Cream

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