Description
A comforting autumn dish filled with pumpkin and spices, perfect for warming you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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- 4 large Bell Peppers (any color)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Purée
- 1 tsp Seasonal Spices (nutmeg and cinnamon)
- ½ cup Oats or Flour
- ½ cup Dairy or Alternatives (shredded cheese or nutritional yeast)
- 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing seeds and membranes.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent; add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Mix the sautéed onions and garlic with pumpkin purée, oats (or flour), seasonal spices, and cheese (or nutritional yeast) until combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the pumpkin mixture, pressing down to fill them completely.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered with foil, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve and enjoy with fresh herbs or a balsamic drizzle.
Notes
These stuffed peppers can be customized with different fillings and spices for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin, stuffed peppers, autumn, vegetarian dish, comfort food