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Easy Vegan Garlic and Herb Stuffed Mini Peppers

These delicious mini peppers are stuffed with quinoa and a vegan garlic and herb cheese with spicy Mexican flavours.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 171

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 organic mini coloured peppers, cut in half, tips and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable stock/water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (avocado/safflower)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (extra for garnishing)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder (add more for extra spicy)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup garlic and herb cashew cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (extra for garnishing)
  • 1/2 juice of lime
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut (plant-based) yogurt

Equipment

  • skillet
  • sauce pot

Method
 

  1. In a small-medium sauce pot, cook quinoa using the instructions on the package. Once cooked, use a fork to fluff the quinoa, and set aside.  
  2. Cut the tops of mini peppers then cut them in half, and remove inner lining and seeds, and the tops.  
  3. In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add vegetable oil, then add green onions, leaving 2 tablespoons for garnishing, and sauté for about 1 minute. Then add garlic and sauté for another minute, add and stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Then add the quinoa and cheese, and allow the heat to melt the cheese and combined well. If it gets dry, then add about 1-2 tablespoons of water. Add parsley, leaving 2 tablespoons for garnishing. Stir in lime juice, salt and pepper.
  4. Using a tablespoon, add 1-2 tablespoons for each mini pepper and set on serving plate.
  5. Garnish the mini peppers with yogurt, remaining green onions and parsley. Serve immediately at room temperature. Option is to make ahead, cover and refrigerate.  

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 926mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1980IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg

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