Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers Tapas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 large bell peppers (about 1 pound total)
• 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Easy (1)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and ribs.
3. In a large bowl, crumble tofu into small pieces. Add brown rice, onion, celery, red bell pepper, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Fill each bell pepper half with the tofu mixture.
5. Place peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
6. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese (optional) and bake for 5 minutes more, until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 150 per serving
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fat: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flavorful and satisfying
• Perfect for a tapas platter
• Vegetarian and gluten-free
• Easy to prepare and cook

User Comments:

• "These stuffed peppers are delicious! The tofu mixture is so flavorful and creamy."
• "I love that these peppers are vegetarian and gluten-free. They're a great option for everyone."
• "I made these peppers for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them."
• "I added some crumbled bacon to the tofu mixture for an extra boost of flavor."
• "I used quinoa instead of brown rice and it worked perfectly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make pressing tofu easier, wrap it in cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and place it between two heavy objects, such as books or cutting boards.
• Be careful not to overfill the peppers, as they will expand during cooking.
• If you don't have a baking sheet, you can bake the peppers in a 9x13-inch baking dish.