These Simple Vegan Portobello and Rice Stuffed Peppers are perfect for busy weekday nights when you need something quick but still nutritious!
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How To Spell Portobello
I'm so glad I checked on the spelling of "portobello" before I wrote this post. Who knew it didn't contain any "A's"?!?! I've always called them "portabella" mushrooms. Sheesh. Well, that's embarrassing.
Okay. Enough of the grammar lesson.
My Quirks
Lately I've been thinking about little quirks that I have and I wonder if anyone else (a.k.a. my readers) have similar thoughts or habits. If you have any of these quirks (in italics), please let me know that I'm not alone!
I get giddy when I go to Costco (or any other store with lots of produce). All those affordable fruits and vegetables, in bulk, make me swoon.
I wash my hair (don't read: shower!) based on when I plan to workout next. If I'm working out soon, but my hair is on the verge of greasy, I'll try to push through so that I don't have to shower twice.
An hour passes so quickly when I'm reading food blogs or researching recipes. I just love to experiment and am always looking for inspiration.
I'd rather eat a home-cooked meal than eat out.
I like to have dance parties in the morning...I'm that much of a morning person. (Night owls don't hate me!)
I take pictures of my food...often. Annnnddddd try to make it look purdy:)
I can eat one kind of fruit for a meal.
It doesn't bother me to talk about farting and bathroom stories. It must be all of the overseas travel!
The thought of reading at a coffee shop with a warm drink close by gives me the warm and fuzzies.
I love gutting. Giving or throwing things away that I don't use makes me happy. I love a clean, clutter-free house.
I try to make sure the kitchen is clean before I go to bed or else I'll feel the need to clean it first thing in the morning, when I should be getting other things done.
Well there you have it. Some random facts/quirks about me. I'd love to hear some of your quirks! I think quirks make people unique, so they make me happy.
About These Simple Vegan Portobello and Rice Stuffed Peppers
These Simple Vegan Portobello and Rice Stuffed Peppers also make me happy. They really are the most simple stuffed bell peppers ever, which makes them perfect for a busy weekday. I whipped these up in no time and Brett and I were able to enjoy a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal without me having to spend lots of time in the kitchen.
I love how versatile these peppers are too! Switch up the veggies or add in your favorite cooked beans to taylor it to you liking. They are also perfect for couples who follow different diets (like Brett and I). I topped mine off with Vegan Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast) and Brett sprinkled his with mozzarella cheese. Perfect!
I hope you enjoy these Simple Vegan Portobello and Rice Stuffed Peppers! Have a wonderful weekend!
📖 Recipe
Simple Vegan Portobello and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 portobello mushroom chopped
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, thyme
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper
Optional
- Nutritional yeast
- Dairy-free cheese
- Vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, mushroom and spices and continue sautéing until mushrooms reduce in size. Stir in cooked rice and marinara sauce and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
- While vegetables are cooking, cut peppers in half, removing the seeds and stems. Place the peppers in an oven-proof dish. When the filling is ready, fill peppers until full. Pour ⅓ cup of water on the bottom of the dish. Cover tight with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 5-10 minutes more until peppers are soft. If using some type of cheese, sprinkle the cheese on the peppers when you remove the foil. If using nutritional yeast or Vegan Parmesan Cheese, you can just sprinkle it on right before serving.
Sydni Jackson says
I'm the same way with taking a shower/working out. I would never take 2 showers in one day, so I have to plan showering around working out! It's annoying when I plan to work out but don't, and then my hair is greasy, but I am still planning to work out so I don't want to shower but feel gross... you know what I mean!?!
Faith says
Haha amen!! I have that problem sometimes too! I usually don't go anywhere in public but poor Brett has to deal with it at home. I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN!!! Glad to know I'm not the only one with this dilemma!
Suzanne says
These look delicious - and I love that they are quick and easy as it is a rare night that I have time to make an elaborate meal!
I have many of the same quirks - great fresh produce, cleaning the kitchen, being a morning person, time flying while on blogs....I am ecstatic if I can be in bed at 8pm, I have to vacuum first when I work from home - even if other things are messy - it makes me feel like the house is relatively clean!....love clearing clutter but it is definitely not easy for me and we are in major need of this right now (my hubby and I have just been talking about that and it is my plan for spring break - put the kids to work cleaning and clearing out!)
All that said - I am not in line with your farts and bathroom humor one - despite (or maybe because of) living amongst boyz my whole life (all brothers, boy cousins and now 3 boyz and a husband who is right there with them in the body humor department!), I still get grossed out by it all! Kudos to you for being so good about it. (and we lived in India for awhile - if that did not cure me - nothing will!)
Have a lovely weekend!
Faith says
So fun we are so similar! And I wish I didn't mind potty talk so much (my mom would probably like that too), but I'm glad I at least know social curtesy and only participate with others who bring it up. Wow! I didn't know you lived in India! How long and where? I was there for 6 weeks and loved it, but I think it would be hard for me to live there. Have a great weekend as well Suzanne!
tina muir says
Yesssss! Love this Faith! I love stuffed peppers, and I love mushrooms....by the way, I have also google portobello before 😉 This sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Will I see you monday? 🙂
Faith says
Mushrooms are the BEST! Haha, glad to know I'm not the only one that didn't know how to spell portobello:) I'll definitely see you Monday...woot woot! Have a great weekend!