Luckily, vegetarian and vegan cuisine have come a long way since then, and stuffed peppers feel like a nostalgic throwback amidst all the variety today. Which is why we’re making Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers! All the things you love about burritos and burrito bowls, conveniently stuffed into a healthy bell pepper! And in case you’re wondering why you should make stuffed peppers in your Instant Pot instead of in your oven, let me tell you! For one, you don’t have to turn on your oven, which is a wonderful relief in the summer. Two, traditional recipes in the oven usually take upwards of an hour. Many recipes call for parboiling the peppers before stuffing and baking them to ensure that the peppers cook through. Plus, you have to pre-cook the filling. All these steps make for a not-so-quick dinner. In contrast, these Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers come together in a short period of time and require very little prep work. If you already have cooked grains on hand, the only things you need to do are: slice off the pepper tops, and mix together your cooked burrito bowl ingredients. Finally, Instant Pot stuffed peppers turn out juicy and tender every time.
Tips for making this recipe
When buying bell peppers, look for large peppers with wide tops, as the surface area will give you more stuffing room. A 6-quart Instant Pot will comfortably fit 4 large peppers or 5 small-to-medium ones. Depending on their size, you might have a little extra stuffing, but you can always repurpose that for another meal or stuff it into a tortilla for an actual burrito. If you already have Sofritas or Mexican Black Beans on your menu for the week, use those as the filling instead of the filling below for a delicious twist.
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