These vegan stuffed peppers with chickpeas and cauliflower are fantastic for a dinner that's wholesome, easy and packed full of flavour. Serve them with a delicious vegan cheese sauce that requires only 5 ingredients!
Cook the rice according to packaging instructions. This usually takes around 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse when done.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and add the celery, zucchini, red onion and cauliflower. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, tomato paste, chickpeas, dried oregano, soy sauce and garlic paste. Cook for another 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
Use this time to prepare the peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds and preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 F). Also, line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add the cooked rice to the filling and stir together well. Divide it evenly between the peppers and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the peppers are soft and the filling is golden.
When the peppers are almost done, make the vegan cheese sauce. In order to do this, add the coconut milk, vegan cheese, cornstarch, salt and turmeric to a saucepan over a medium heat and stir continuously for around 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
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Stuffed peppers keep very well in the fridge and can taste even better the next day! Store them in an airtight container for 4-5 days and reheat as needed. I actually love eating them cold, too. They are also freezer-friendly. After freezing, let them thaw for 8 hours/overnight and then reheat in the oven at 180 degrees C (350 F) for around 10 minutes, or in the microwave.
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