These quinoa stuffed peppers with smoked tofu are jam-packed with flavor. They’re also high in protein, vegan, and ready in just 40 minutes!
I’ve mentioned before that I attended an amazing photography workshop this summer. We stayed together in a gorgeous lake house (in Sweden…no big deal) and basically just ate and took photos for four days straight. What I haven’t mentioned – and what I didn’t know until I got there – was that the workshop was entirely vegetarian.
One afternoon we came in from a walk around the lake and were greeted by the mouthwatering smell of bacon. Of course, it wasn’t bacon – it was smoked tofu, and I became an immediate fan. The rich, smoky flavor is a great way to infuse a recipe with tons of flavor. I’ve been keeping an eye out for smoked tofu ever since, and was ecstatic to find it at Whole Foods a few weeks ago. I bought a few packages and couldn’t wait to start cooking.
These quinoa stuffed peppers might not look like much, but you’ll be blown away by how much flavor they have – from the smoky tofu to spicy serrano peppers and aromatic garlic, ginger, and scallions. Finishing the stuffed peppers under the broiler keeps the cooking time down (you don’t even need to fuss with a water bath) and allows the vegetables to char slightly, adding another flavor dimension.
If your peppers are on the smaller side, you might have some filling left over. Don’t throw it away – it’s delicious for lunch the next day.
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Smoked Tofu
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Nutmeg Nanny says
Ok so I had no idea that they even made smoked tofu! And of course now I totally want to try it because it sounds ahhhhhmazing! Love the idea of stuffing peppers with quinoa. I’m always looking for ways to put it to use….yum!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
These look amazing! You’re a lucky girl to have traveled to Sweden to eat great food and take pictures!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
That adventure must have been amazing! Good for you! Now tofu…never had it. Just last week someone was trying to convince me to get some and try it. I think like you I need someone to make something for me first.
Anita says
This is such a pretty looking dish! Love all that you managed to fit into the peppers!
The Food Hunter says
A photography workshop in SWEDEN!!! Awesome
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
My dad would go crazy other these! I’m so jealous of your trip to Sweden!!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Stuffed Peppers make me so happy! Love errything in yours!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I adore bacon – and I adore tofu – but if someone can make tofu smell like bacon – well, I’m up for thirds and fourths! Love this take on stuffed peppers!
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
These look beautiful!