💥“Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice & Veggies – tender, colorful peppers filled with savory herbed rice and wholesome vegetables for a comforting vegetarian meal.” ✨

😋🌮 Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice & Veggies🍅

A colorful, wholesome vegetarian meal baked to comforting perfection ✨

Stuffed bell peppers are one of those dishes that feel both nourishing and special 🌿🫑 Tender, sweet peppers act as edible bowls for a savory filling of fluffy rice, colorful vegetables, and gently aromatic spices. This recipe is versatile, easy to prepare, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or festive vegetarian spreads 🍽️✨ With the balanced warmth of PIKS Spices, every bite is flavorful without being heavy — comforting, hearty, and deeply satisfying 😍

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🌮For Bell Peppers:

• Bell peppers – 4 large (any colors) 🌈

• Oil – 1 tbsp 🛢️

• Salt – a pinch 🧂

🍚 For Rice Filling:

• Cooked rice – 2 cups 🍚

• Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped 🧅

• Garlic – 1 tsp, finely chopped 🧄

• Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, corn, beans) – 1½ cups 🥕🌽🥦

• Tomato – 1 medium, finely chopped 🍅

• Oil – 2 tbsp 🛢️

PIKS spice mix:

• PIKS Haldi Powder – ½ tsp 💛

• PIKS Jeera Powder – ½ tsp 🌿

• PIKS Dhania Powder – 1 tsp 🌿

• PIKS Black Pepper Powder – ½ tsp ⚫

• PIKS Garam Masala – ½ tsp ✨

• Salt – to taste 🧂

🌿 Optional Add-ons:

• Grated cheese – ½ cup 🧀

• Fresh herbs (coriander / parsley) 🌿

• Lemon juice – 1 tsp 🍋

🍳 Method (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prepare the Bell Peppers 🥗

Cut the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
Blanch in hot salted water for 3–4 minutes, then drain ✨
This helps them cook evenly while baking.

2️⃣ Make the Rice Filling 🍚

Heat oil in a pan.
Add onions and sauté till soft 🧅✨
Add garlic and sauté till fragrant 🧄
Add chopped vegetables and cook till slightly tender 🥕🌽🥦
Add tomatoes and cook till soft 🍅

Add all PIKS spices and salt 💛🌿✨
Mix well and cook 1–2 minutes to bloom spices 😍
Add cooked rice and gently mix till filling is well combined 🍚✨
Finish with lemon juice and fresh herbs 🌿🍋

3️⃣ Stuff the Peppers 🥗

Fill prepared peppers generously with rice mixture 🍚
Top with grated cheese if using 🧀

4️⃣ Bake or Cook 🔥

Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
Drizzle a little oil on top 🛢️
Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until peppers are tender and slightly charred ✨

(Stovetop option: cook covered on low flame for 15–18 minutes)

💡 Pro Tips ✨

• Use leftover rice for quicker prep 🍚

• Don’t overcook peppers — they should hold shape 🫑

• Add paneer or beans for protein boost 🌱

• Cheese is optional — dish tastes great without it too

• Rest for 5 minutes before serving for best flavor 😍

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve Stuffed Bell Peppers with:

• Yogurt dip or raita 🥣

• Green salad 🥗

• Garlic bread 🍞

• Light soup 🥣

Perfect for:

• Family dinners 🏡

• Meal prep 📦

• Vegetarian parties 🎉

• Healthy comfort meals 🌿

Colorful, comforting, and gently spiced — these Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice & Veggies turn simple ingredients into a wholesome, satisfying meal. 🍚🌮

Thank You💓