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Stuffed Bell Peppers

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I don’t like being late. In fact, I hate it. I start to sweat, my fists tighten and my teeth clench at the thought of being late to something I have committed to. It stresses me out to say the least and gives me the biggest dose of anxiety.  Now despite this fact, for some reason, there are times when I just cannot get my act together. I apparently have horrible time management and get carried away with others things that demand my distraction. My intentions are good, I promise they are, but regardless I am notorious for being fashionably late.

Stuffed Bell Peppers - Fork & Beans

So when I was invited to a Virtual Veggie Potluck dinner today with some of my friends, I of course had to come…late. I blame it on the books my sister and friend have made me read. I have been lost in a world of fiction. Driving over here, I was sweating, tightening and clenching. Hopefully everything hasn’t already been eaten but if so, thank goodness I brought my Stuffed Red Peppers. I will just sit in the corner and eat them all by myself.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers - Fork & Beans

Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 Bell Pepper Halves 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 red peppers, cut length-wise and de-gutted
  • 1/2 c. uncooked, rinsed and drained quinoa
  • 1 c. vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ancho chile seasoning
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
  • non-dairy sour cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa as directed on package with veggie broth for more flavor.
  2. Saute onion in skillet until soft. Add cumin and ancho chile seasoning. Cook for another minute.
  3. Add beans and cooked quinoa into onion mix until well combined.
  4. Stuff inside peppers (either you can keep the peppers raw or char them on the stove top).
  5. Top with non-dairy sour cream and cilantro

Check out these talented ladies’ food. They will have you drooling for more. Maybe next time it will inspire me to be on time. Maybe.

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Hope someone brought some napkins…

namastasty

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Comments

  1. So it’s just about 9pm and I really don’t want to be getting hungry again (yet here I am reading your post, lol). Those bell peppers look very good!

  2. I am like you Cara, I absolutely HATE being late. So much so, that I almost always end up places awkwardly early as a result of my fear of being late. haha
    These peppers look amazing, stuffed veggies are some of my favorite things. Always so simple and always totally satisfying.

  4. Everything looks so good!

    I have pretty much resigned myself to being late all the time. It’s so chronic that, once we were playing some word guessing game with The Husband’s family, and his sister gave the clue, “Lizzie and The Husband are always…” for the answer “late.” It was guessed immediately. ;p

  6. When I got your late entry to the potluck in my e-mail, I just had to laugh…because I had just closed the last tab after looking at some of the potluck entries! I hadn’t had time before today. So, for me, you were right on time. 😀

      • Okay, I went searching…and found it. I am embarrassed to admit that I didn’t even see the blurb about entering to win cookies. I was commenting because I needed to say something. LOL! And then I missed my name at the top of the next entry. Wow…oblivious! lol (Must have been all of the blogs I had been reading yesterday made my eyes blur.)
        Thank you!

  8. Hehe these look delicious! I love when you post main dishes!

    And don’t worry, you are so lovely, I’m sure EVERYONE thinks nothing of your lateness, both in the potluck and everywhere else 🙂

  9. Gorgeous recipe :D. I don’t like being late either, but I never am :D. Must be my relationship between my blonde hair, blue eye and the Germans… hmmm… one ought to be prompt :D. What have you been reading?!

  10. No worries about being a little late – we saved plenty of room for your stuffed peppers! 😉

    Perfect thin to bring, by the way. The recipe looks great!

    • I figured if no one brought any plates, it would be perfect to bring edible ones 🙂 Thanks for waiting for me!

  11. Oooo stuffed peppers very nice Cara – I started with dessert anyways so you are just in time 🙂

    I so dislike being late too (um hello sweaty pits)….however I always find myself running late to EVERYTHING – in my mind I think I have enough time to accomplish a list of “to do’s” before an event, but then I am sidetracked – I am notorious for being between 10- 30 minutes late for everything I attend – My Dad started telling me an event started 30 minutes before the actual start time so I would be on time 🙂 it is always a shocker when I manage to arrive before anyone else 🙂

    I have a bag of green peppers calling to me – I am pretty sure they are asking to be made into this tonight.

    xoxo

    • A girl after my own heart–late, eats dessert first and sweaty armpits! How I love thee, Heather 🙂

  13. bahaha..i’m always late! stuffed peppers were one of my family’s staples growing up. my mom made them with ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce. these look a million times better 😉

    • Do you think we will ever get our acts together and start showing up on time for events??? ha! Sometimes I do but let’s face it, who likes getting there before anyone else? Being fashionably late never hurt anyone right?!

  14. I hate being late too but I still always am! I am trying so hard not to and i did get better but I am just an always late person. lol.. oh gosh if there are any leftovers I will come PERSONALLY to pick them up! love those stuffed peppers!

  15. These look scrumptious my friend! I love stuffed peppers and quinoa is the perfect filling, we like the same food and I love it! Thinking of you love, thanks again for being SO amazing…I heart you…

    • You know what I love? YOU!!! Been thinking of you all day. Wishing you lots of love friend. So grateful for you!

  16. Cara,
    These look sooo yummy! I’ve only had this once before, and I’ve been searching for a good recipe since. I think it was well worth the wait…I actually didn’t care, I was stuck in a car for 14 hours and am now playing catch-up!!! Thank you again for posting these! Cheers! Xoxo
    Helena

    • Eeeek, 14 hours in a car??? That is a long drive for a potluck 🙂 haha. Great meeting you through this! Excited to check out more of your posts. xo

  18. those stuffed peppers look fabulous! such a delicious and healthy meal! They’re so beautiful — they bring the drama! and oh my gosh — in the corner — that made me laugh so hard! 🙂 thanks for sharing!

  19. Hehe these look amazing! And being late means I am already ready for more food!! Will be making these shortly 🙂

    Great to have “met” you from our little potluck 🙂

    • Thanks for feeding me good food, Destini! Next time I will so beat you at the virtual 3-legged race 🙂

  20. Awe, no worries Cara! 🙂 I am always fashionably late…bordering on frustratingly late. *hehe* Just glad you made it!!! xoxo
    The peppers look amazing! YUM! Love, love, love the flavours! Cumin + cilantro get me every time! *hehe* Thank you SO much for participating. Sorry about the stress! *hehe*

    • No apologies for the stress–it’s my fault! I am learning the value of meditating these days. This girl needs to learn how to calm down 🙂
      Thank you again for inviting me to participate!! xo

      • No problem! *Hugs* I am just so glad you decided to join! 🙂 I cannot wait to try your recipe! I’ve been looking for a good stuffed pepper recipe.

        I feel really awkward asking this…but would you mind linking to my post too? I don’t mean to be a pain! *HUGS* Thanks sweetie. xoxo

        I need to learn to calm down too. I’m a worrier, so my nerves are almost always shot! *hah*

        • Hilarious! I was using YOUR post to copy and paste off of but totally forgot to include yours. DUH on me! Sorry–and thank you for telling me!!

  21. Okay, first of all, I’m totally having camera envy. Your pictures have gotten even more beautiful and mouthwatering since you’ve welcomed that new toy into your life! Second, I love the cute little green casserole dish. Adorable. Finally, those stuffed bell peppers sound wonderfully savory while still being light. I know how you feel about being late, but you’re worth the wait! 🙂

    • Don’t say stuff like that, Cadry. That just reinforces my tardiness. ha!
      This camera is the greatest gift into my life as of late. I am so happy! But you have a fab camera and you take some seriously great pics so I wouldn’t be too envious… 🙂
      The casserole dish is fun, isn’t it? My friend gave it to me for my birthday and it couldn’t be any more perfect.

  22. Dont worry bout being late.. there is a thing called second and third and fourth helpings. esp with veggies.. i can make space in my tummy anytime!:) it helps if you are an hour or so late too..
    love these stuffed peppers! and love those baking dishes!

  23. The thought of you driving to our virtual potluck and then eating your peppers in the corner because all the food was already gone seriously cracked me up! I love your dish though – stuffed peppers are a great idea to feed a group of vegetarians and vegans! I don’t think we would let you have them all to yourself anyway 😉

    • AND I didn’t include an avocado in my recipe! ha. I was tempted to be like the rest but seeing that I am eating my food, no, I am shoveling my food into my mouth in the corner, I am already outcasted anyway 🙂

      • hahaha….that’s it, you are definitely not invited to the next potluck! (just kidding, I would love to eat your unique creations!)

        • Don’t scare me like that! Along with my dislike for being late, I dislike not being liked 🙂 haha

  24. Cara, Your stuffed peppers look so mouthwatering delicious! I love quinoa and what a great stuffing for those beautiful sweet peppers. Love the potluck of recipes. What a fun post!

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