Falafel Chickpea Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are packed with flavor and make a great vegetarian main dish. The falafel-spiced chickpea filling is hearty and satisfying, and the peppers themselves are roasted to perfection. Serve with a simple salad or some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. You won’t even miss the meat!

About This Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Dish

• Prep:15 mins
• Cook:45 mins
• Skill Level: Easy
• Feeds: 4 People

Ingredients

• 2kg topside of beef (buy one with a layer of natural fat on the top)
• 4 tbsp. 
• extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 
• large yellow onion, finely chopped3 
• garlic cloves, minced 
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper2 
• 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained 2 tsp. 
• ground cumin1 tsp. 
• ground coriander1/4 c. 
• plus 2 tablespoons chopped curly parsley 4 
• bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs discarded  1/4 c. 
• finely chopped tomatoes1/4 c. 
• finely chopped cucumbers 1/2 
• Tahini, for serving 

Method

• STEP 1
  Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl. 
  
• STEP 2
  Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  
• STEP 3
  Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish and fill with chickpea mixture. Roast until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. 
  
• STEP 4
  Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and cucumbers with lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  
• STEP 5
  Serve vegetarian stuffed peppers topped with tomato salad and drizzled with tahini.