Stuffed Bell Peppers (Vegetarian & GF)
These stuffed bell peppers are easy, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser. They’re filled with seasoned rice, sweet potatoes, and black beans, so they’re hearty without feeling heavy. Naturally gluten-free and budget-friendly, they’re perfect for church dinners, fundraisers, or anytime you need a reliable meatless main that still feels special. Simple food, good flavor, no fuss.
10 servings
Ingredients
For the Peppers
5 large bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the Filling
1½ cups cooked long-grain rice (white or brown)
1½ cups roasted sweet potatoes, small dice
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried thyme
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp vegetable broth or water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange cut-side up in a baking dish, cover loosely with foil, and bake 15 minutes to soften slightly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in rice, sweet potatoes, black beans, spices, salt, and pepper.
Add vegetable broth and cook 2–3 minutes until warm and cohesive.
Remove from heat and fold in parsley, if using.
Remove peppers from oven.
Fill each pepper half generously with the filling.
Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until heated through and lightly golden on top.
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Regina is a writer, homeschooling mom, and owner of a soul food catering business. A contributor to several publications, including Tracie Miles' Living Unbroken book study, she is also an advocate for young adults with developmental disabilities and serves on the Compel Pro volunteer leadership team. Living in Ohio with her family, she designs Squarespace websites for fellow creatives and spends her free time cheering her sons from the sidelines or sipping tea while chatting with women about God’s goodness.
