Vegan Southwest Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
with Red Enchilada Sauce, Couscous & Lemon Drizzle
- Wheat
We see a bell pepper and just can’t help imagining it stuffed with all manner of deliciousness. For this vegan version, the peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of springy couscous with sautéed onion and black beans, plenty of garlic, fresh cilantro, and lots of tomatoey enchilada sauce. Once filled and baked, you’ll drizzle the stuffed peppers with a bright lemon crema and a final flourish of herbaceous cilantro.
Ingredients
2 unit
Green Bell Pepper
1 unit
Onion
1 unit
Black Beans
1 clove
Garlic
¼ unit
Cilantro
1 unit
Lemon
2.5 ounce
Israeli Couscous
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
4 tablespoon
Vegan Mayonnaise
10 ounce
Enchilada sauce
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Halve bell peppers lengthwise; remove ribs and seeds. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle each half with oil; rub all over to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then arrange cut sides down. • Roast on top rack until browned and softened, 15-18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, halve, peel, and dice onion into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Drain and rinse beans. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop cilantro. Quarter lemon.
• In a small pot, combine couscous, stock concentrate, and 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4 servings). Bring to a boil over medium- high heat. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess water if necessary. • Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 4.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 3-5 minutes. • Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. • Stir in enchilada sauce, cooked couscous, and half the cilantro. Cook, stirring occasionally, until filling has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• While filling cooks, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4 servings). • Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Once bell peppers are done roasting, remove sheet from oven. Carefully stuff halves with half the filling. • Divide remaining filling between plates. Top with stuffed peppers and spoon lemon drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, praising its delicious and interesting flavors. Some found it could use more seasoning or spice.
- Ease of prep: Generally easy to make, though a few noted it required quite a bit of prep work.
- Suggestions: Consider adding cheese on top and melting it in the oven. Try quinoa or bulgur instead of couscous for extra texture.
- Portions: Some wanted more peppers to stuff; others suggested including an additional side dish for a more filling meal.
- Customization: Try adding roasted sweet potato cubes, avocado, or vegetarian beef crumbles to boost flavor and heartiness 🍲.
