Spicy Peanut Rice Stuffed Mini Peppers

Just want to let you know that this post is sponsored by my friends at Mahatma Rice. As always, all opinions are my own. 

Spicy Peanut Rice Stuffed Mini Peppers are an easy, fun appetizer for parties and get togethers of any kind! They’re easy to make, flavorful, and a nice change of pace from traditional veggie trays!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – we do snacking really well around here. The kids would certainly rather snack all day then sit down to a proper meal. It just so happens that kid size food makes the perfect bite size party snacks, too. And these Stuffed Mini Peppers are so delicious and fun that you’ll want to serve them all the time.

Mahatma Jasmine Rice

I used Mahatma Jasmine Rice for the stuffing in these peppers. This long grain authentic Thai rice cooks up quickly ~less than 15 minutes!~ and perfectly tender.

More awesome facts about Mahatma Jasmine Rice:

• natural with no additives
• certified gluten free
• non-GMO project verified

Fun Party Food

Finger foods and small bite snacks are perfect for parties. These mini peppers are the ideal size for nibbling.

Get your madness on this March and plop down a tray of these Spicy Peanut Rice Stuffed Mini Peppers while you watch the basketball tourney.

Spicy or Mild

These cute little peppers can be as spicy or as mild as you like. I add just a bit of sriracha to the rice mixture to give it flavor. It’s the perfect amount for kids or those that don’t like too much heat. To up the amount of spiciness, drizzle more sriracha on top of the stuffed mini peppers…as much as you like.

For a party, I like to drizzle half of them with extra sriracha and leave half as is. Then place the bottle next to the platter, so guests can add more if they wish.

Spicy Peanut Rice Stuffed Mini Peppers

I hope you love these Stuffed Mini Peppers as much as we do. After you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

Spicy Peanut Rice Stuffed Mini Peppers

Spicy Peanut Rice Stuffed Mini Peppers - an easy, fun appetizer for parties and get togethers of any kind.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, soy free, vegan

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 5

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz mini bell peppers (about 10 peppers)
• ▢ 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• ▢ ½ cup Mahatma Jasmine Rice
• ▢ 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• ▢ 2 scallions (chopped)
• ▢ 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Spicy Peanut Sauce

• ▢ 2 tbsp organic natural peanut butter
• ▢ 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• ▢ 2 tsp sriracha (more if like spicier)
• ▢ 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• ▢ 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari)
• ▢ 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• ▢ 2-3 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
• Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the ribs and seeds. Place the peppers cut side up on a baking sheet and roast for 7-9 minutes.
• While the peppers roast, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot on the stove. Add the rice, stir, cover, and turn the heat down to low to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. 
• Meanwhile, while the peppers are roasting and the rice is cooking, make the Spicy Peanut Sauce. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed - add a dash more sriracha, lime juice, maple syrup, etc., to suit your tastes. 
• When the rice is done cooking, add the Spicy Peanut Sauce to the pot and stir. Add the cilantro and scallions.
• Add 2-3 tsp of rice mixture to each mini pepper half. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Drizzle with more sriracha, if desired. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 58.6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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