Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dried textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 400g diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 400g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 4 capsicums, halved
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- Add TVP to a bowl and cover with 1 ¼ cup hot water. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until water has been mostly absorbed and TVP has plumped up.
- In a deep skillet, add the olive oil and onion. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Add the garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, rice, beans, jalapeno, tomato paste, and TVP. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes allowing any excess moisture to cook off.
- Stir in½ cup of the cheese and cook another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Arrange halved bell peppers in a baking dish. Divide billing up between peppers. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and divide the other ½ cup of cheese onto the top of the peppers. Cook another 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese has browned.
- Serve with chopped cilantro, jalapeno, and/or sour cream.
Per serve 1757kJ | Fat 13g | Sat Fat 6g | Fibre 14g | Protein 30g | Carb 55g
