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Tofu Stuffed Peppers
Tofu stuffed peppers are loaded with spices and it's meat-free. An excellent dish to enjoy as a classic appetizer or as a vegetarian dinner.
Course
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Baking time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
3
servings
Calories
153
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
3
poblano peppers
/other other peppers
1
cup
tofu
drained & crumbled(see notes 1)
½
cup
corn kernels
thawed
½
cup
cooked brown rice
/other choice of rice
1
tablespoon
vegetable oil
¼
teaspoon
salt
¼
cup
fire roasted tomato
Instructions
Roast the pepper over the high flame, and roast until the edges are lightly charred. And Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
Slice the peppers into two lengthwise. Deseed and remove the ribs.
Arrange halved peppers in the tray facing upwards. And set aside.
Drain the excess liquid of the tofu, and crumble them using a fork. Set aside.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add tofu crumbles, corn kernels, cooked brown rice, and salt. And Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Then, stir in fire-roasted diced tomato, and cook for 5 minutes in low-medium heat or until the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
Scoop the filling and stuff the peppers.
Bake them in 350°F for about 15 minutes or untul the peppers is soft.
Serve hot with ranch or spicy mayo.
Notes
Drain the tofu, wrap it in a towel, and press it under a weight for 10-15 minutes, then crumble it with a fork.
Leftover tofu-stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
To reheat, warm in a preheated oven at 350°F or microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated.
Serve as a main dish with a light soup or fresh salad or as an appetizer with Sriracha aioli.
Nutrition
Calories:
153
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
20
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
290
mg
|
Potassium:
270
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
539
IU
|
Vitamin C:
97
mg
|
Calcium:
126
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg