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Meatless Stuffed Peppers

By: Melanie Zwoelfer 
"This is a recipe that comes from my mother-in-law from Germany. The only difference is that I used tofu in place of the ground beef. It tastes just as delicious as hers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

What to Drink?

Wine Rose
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
  • 4 tablespoons uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 pound firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 6 green bell peppers
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and 2 cloves of garlic until onions are translucent. Add rice and saute 2 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, cover and cook until rice is done, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine tofu, parsley, mushrooms, eggs, bread crumbs, walnuts, Worcestershire, soy sauce, paprika, and cooked rice.
  4. Slice the tops off of the peppers; save tops. Core peppers and stuff with tofu mixture. Replace tops on peppers.
  5. In a shallow baking dish combine tomatoes, wine, tomato paste and remaining garlic. Place peppers in dish and cover.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 521 | Total Fat: 32.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2004 by FIFI71   view full review
This recipe had a good flavor, but I don't think tofu was the best filling choice. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2005 by Drew   view full review
I too felt this recipe was on the bland side. Thankfully, I added a lot more crushed tomatos...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by RodneysWife   view full review
I had never had tofu before so this was a nice dish to first try it in. But in the end, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2003 by MONDFEE   view full review
And also here... my German opinion to German-American veggie cooking... good idea... did that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2003 by MARTINI28   view full review
I used meatless crumbles in place of the tofu and it turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by REDWOOD99   view full review
I used red peppers, which went very well with the sauce. I found the filling to be a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2003 by ALT52982   view full review
I made five recipes' worth for our Wednesday finals week dinner in my dorm. Even the people on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2004 by LAURIEANDJOHN64   view full review
I wanted to like this recipe, I really did. But I found it much too bland. If I ever do make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by RAVENGRL23   view full review
Added some feta for some added flavor and it was very yummy. Maybe cut back a bit on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by RAIN2LIGHTENING   view full review
Not too bad. Needs alittle more spice though.

 

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