Unstuffed Pepper Casserole (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free choices)

For those who love stuffed peppers, you will love this unstuffed pepper casserole! It has all of the superb flavors and textures of stuffed bell peppers with no need to fuss with stuffing every pepper and needing a knife whenever you eat it. Choices for gluten-free Soyfree Nutfree

Desk of Contents

Unstuffed pepper casserole with rice is tremendous simple, two-step casserole the place every little thing bakes up within the casserole dish, so that you don’t have to face round to sautéing elements on the stovetop. A lot of the lively cooking time is simply chopping up the elements after which shortly mixing them collectively within the pan. 

Even the rice cooks within the oven relatively than on the stovetop!

I exploit veggie grounds within the dish, however you can even use lentils, chopped soy curls, or different vegan meat substitutes as a substitute, for those who want.

A crunchy breadcrumb and cheese combination tops off this unstuffed pepper casserole, however if you wish to make it gluten-free, you’ll be able to omit the breadcrumbs and simply use cheese. 

We bake the aromatics and peppers first then add every little thing else to the pan to bake! It’s a flexible casserole. Change up the herbs and flavors to desire. Add some chickpeas to the combination. Use a mixture of rice and quinoa!

Why You’ll Love Unstuffed Pepper Casserole

• all the flavors of stuffed peppers with much less work
• No must stuff particular person peppers, no must make the filling individually! Simply add to 1 Pan
• veggie-packed casserole that cooks multi functional baking dish
• crunchy, tacky topping!
• simply made gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free

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Elements and Substitutions

• oil – To assist the bell peppers sear within the oven and to assist the breadcrumb topping get crispy.
• aromatics – Onion and garlic roast up with the bell peppers to offer this dish an incredible taste!
• bell peppers – You need to use no matter flavors you want, however pink and inexperienced make this very fairly!
• mushrooms – Cremini or button mushrooms add meatiness to the combination.
• salt and pepper – To season the veggies.
• Italian herbs – To season the remainder of the casserole.
• Worcestershire sauce – Provides umami and a meaty taste. Make certain it’s soy-free and gluten-free, if wanted.
• tomato – You’re utilizing tomato puree and chopped tomato for moisture, texture, and umami.
• sizzling water or inventory – Utilizing sizzling liquid helps the elements dissolve, so the flavors come collectively.
• white rice – Make certain to clean, soak, and drain it for one of the best outcomes.
• veggie grounds – You need to use your favourite vegan grounds, lentils, chickpeas, or different beans. Select a soy-free, nut-free, and/or gluten-free, if wanted.
• vegan parmesan – Provides creaminess and taste to the casserole. Use soy-free and/or nut-free, if wanted.
• breadcrumbs – Omit or use gluten-free, if wanted, for the topping.
• vegan mozzarella – You need to use all mozzarella or a mixture of mozzarella and parmesan, if you need. Use soy-free and/or nut-free, if wanted.
• salt and pepper flakes – To season the topping.
• olive oil – Makes the breadcrumb combination get further crispy crunchy!

Easy methods to Make Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Preheat the oven to 415° F (213° C). Chop the veggies, for those who haven’t already, then add the oil to an 8 ½” x 10 ½” or similar-sized baking dish.

Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, salt, and pepper and toss nicely to coat. Bake for quarter-hour, in order that among the peppers can begin to sear.

In the meantime put together the remainder of the casserole.

Wash the rice and soak it for five minutes, for those who haven’t already, then take away the baking dish from the oven, combine within the Italian herbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, tomato puree, and tomato.

Combine within the water or inventory, then combine within the rice, the veggie grounds, and vegan parmesan. Even out the highest, then cowl the dish with parchment paper, and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.

Test on the 20-minute mark. If the rice is finished, then take away it from the oven. The rice needs to be simply al dente, as a result of we’re going to place it again into the oven with the topping, and also you don’t need the rice to overcook.

Make the topping whereas the casserole bakes.

In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, vegan mozzarella, salt, and pepper flakes, and sprinkle this all around the casserole. Drizzle the olive oil all around the prime, after which bake for two to three three extra minutes.

Broil for a minute to brown, after which take away the casserole dish from the oven. Garnish with some recent herbs and serve with toasted sourdough or prime it with salsa or sizzling sauce. You can too add unstuffed peppers to tacos or burritos or wraps or serve it nonetheless else you want.