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Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Bursting with Flavor

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Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Bursting with Flavor Spicy vegetarian stuffed peppers are the kind of dinner that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel like a small celebration. Sweet red bell peppers get filled with a saucy, seasoned mix of rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, then finished under a blanket of pepper jack cheese that melts into every crevice of the filling.

  • Total Time: 55 min
  • Yield: 5 peppers 1x

Ingredients

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For the Filling
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
1.67 cups vegetable stock
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed

For Topping
1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

1-Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
2-Trim the tops of three red bell: Trim the tops of three red bell peppers and remove the seeds. Slice two in half lengthwise.
3-In a large skillet, heat olive oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion for about 4 minutes until translucent.
4-Stir in rice, salt, vegetable stock, diced: Stir in rice, salt, vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
5-Fold in black beans and corn once: Fold in black beans and corn once the rice is cooked, mixing well.
6-Stuff each halved pepper with the filling: Stuff each halved pepper with the filling and top with shredded cheese.
7-Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes until: Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
8-Garnish with minced cilantro before serving: Garnish with minced cilantro before serving.

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  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pepper
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg