Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of rice, beans, vegetables, and cheese, baked to perfection. A satisfying vegetarian dinner for four.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)

Ingredients(scaled)

  • 2 large bell peppers, any color
  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • ½ can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • ½ Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the rice and bean mixture. Place them in a baking dish.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, sprinkle the tops of the peppers with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
calories320
protein14g
carbohydrates54g
fat6g

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