Twin bell peppers stuffed with wild rice & black bean corn relish, served over roasted red pepper marinara with garlic toast.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for roasting and baking steps.

Preheat oven

Slice the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Rinse the peppers under cold water and set aside.

Prepare bell peppers

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup wild rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender. Drain off excess water if any and set aside.

Cook wild rice

In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, 1 cup cooked black beans, 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned), 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.

Prepare relish

Spoon the wild rice and black bean corn relish into the hollowed bell peppers, filling them completely and packing lightly.

Stuff the peppers

In a blender, combine 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or freshly roasted), 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.

Make marinara

Pour the blended marinara into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Stir occasionally.

Simmer sauce

Place the stuffed bell peppers in a lightly oiled baking dish. Pour a small amount of the roasted red pepper marinara sauce in the bottom of the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

Bake stuffed peppers

While the peppers bake, slice a baguette or bread of choice, brush with olive oil, and rub with fresh garlic. Toast in the oven or on a skillet until golden and crispy.

Make garlic toast

Spoon a generous amount of roasted red pepper marinara onto each plate. Place a baked stuffed pepper on top, and serve with garlic toast on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Plate the dish

vegan stuffed peppers

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