How to Make Tempeh-Bean Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a timeless and versatile dish that can be filled with a wide range of delicious ingredients. They make for a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. In this recipe, we will be using tempeh, a fermented soybean product, and beans to create a flavorful and protein-packed filling for our peppers.

Tempeh is a popular meat substitute that is rich in protein, fiber, and various nutrients. It has a hearty texture and a slight...

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Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ (8 ounce) package tempeh
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup baby spinach
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 47 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 7 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 4 stuffed pepper halves

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add red bell pepper halves, cover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook tempeh and onion until tempeh is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cannellini beans, spinach, and broth; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir feta cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper into stuffing.
  • Fill red bell pepper halves with stuffing. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until tops are browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    560 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 1222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 157mg
    • Calcium: 432mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 770mg