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finished vegan italian stuffed peppers topped with vegan cheese

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Colorful bell peppers packed with farro, veggies, and savory Italian herbs. This protein-packed dish will be your new stuffed pepper go-to!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 can Cannellini beans
  • 2 cups farro, cooked
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sauteing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cook the Farro

  1. In a large stock pot, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add 1 cup of dry farro and lower to a simmer. Let it simmer for 30 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.

Prepare the Peppers

  1. Cut a circle around the top of each pepper to remove the stems, seeds, and membranes.
  2. Place the peppers in a 9 x 9 baking dish with 2 tbsp water at the bottom. Roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

  1. While the peppers roast, sauté the diced shallot, minced garlic, tomatoes, spinach, and spices in a large sauté pan with olive oil.
  2. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the shallots are soft and the spinach is fully cooked.
  3. Next, add the can of rinsed and drained cannellini beans, and the cooked farro, and stir. Remove the pan from heat.

Stuff the Peppers

  1. After the peppers have roasted for 20 minutes, remove them from the oven and carefully add the filling to each pepper.
  2. Optionally, top with plant-based parmesan cheese.
  3. Return the peppers to the oven and roast another 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. If you are having trouble getting the peppers to stay upright use crumpled-up aluminum foil in the roasting pan to keep them in place. 
  2. Not Vegan? Add ground Italian sausage or ground beef to the mixture. Use real parmesan cheese as a garnish or mixed in.
  3. Want some spice? Add 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper when sautéing the veggies.
**Please note: The nutritional information provided for each recipe is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For accurate nutritional details, consider consulting a registered dietitian or using a trusted nutritional calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepper**Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 6.5gSugar: 5g
Keyword easy, high protein, vegan
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