Fast, simple and umami-bursting vegetarian stuffed peppers with oyster mushrooms and buckwheat that you have to try!
Most traditional recipes, from Croatian to Hungarian stuffed peppers, have minced meat as the main ingredient. But what if we could make them vegetarian from time to time?
My vegetarian stuffed peppers are filled with red onion, kohlrabi, oyster mushrooms, buckwheat, and tomato sauce. Everything is topped with parmesan cheese.
Substitution tips:
Oyster mushrooms: Shiitake mushrooms, which also pack a strong umami flavour, are the best substitution for oyster mushrooms.
Buckwheat: Even though it is closest to quinoa and amaranth, it can be substituted with grains like barley or millet.
Kohlrabi: I like the freshness that kohlrabi brings to this recipe, but it will also work without it. In that case, just add more red onion.
Red onion: You can easily change red onion for yellow onion.