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Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
    • 4 large green bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed

  • Cooking Enhancers

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧅 ½ cup chopped onion
    • 2 cups cooked rice
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can chili-style diced tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

  • Topping

    • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend (such as Sargento® Authentic Mexican)

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add green bell peppers and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

3

Drain bell peppers and arrange cut-side up in a 9x9-inch baking dish.

4

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

5

Transfer cooked onion into a large bowl; add rice, black beans, and tomatoes. Stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined. Fold in 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend.

6

Spoon rice mixture evenly into bell peppers; sprinkle with remaining Mexican cheese blend.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

509

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 56
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 For softer bell peppers, consider boiling for a few extra minutes before baking.You can add additional vegetables like corn or mushrooms for more variety.Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a side of salsa for added flavor.