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Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Flavorful Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers You'll Love

Enjoy these Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers, a delightful blend of rice, beans, and vibrant veggies, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Sweet Bell Peppers Choose red, yellow, or orange; avoid green.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Or substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
  • 1 small Onion Yellow or white onions work well.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Opt for mild or fire-roasted.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drain and rinse before using.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Use fresh or canned if preferred.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Or substitute with chives.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mexican blend or pepperjack; omit for vegan.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley or omit.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the tops off the sweet bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place cut-side down in a baking dish with half an inch of water and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent (approx. 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and taco seasoning, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in cooked rice, one cup of shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
  5. Remove peppers, drain excess water. Stuff each pepper with the filling and top with remaining cheese. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These peppers can be customized with different colors or grains. Make ahead or freeze for convenience.

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