I created this so it's not too spicy, but is packed with flavor. My kids loved it! For variety, add corn or other vegetables or switch to other chopped tomato varieties (chiles, jalapenos, etc.). Follow the boiling method prior to baking if you don't want a crispy bell pepper. If you have small peppers, use more of them for this recipe. They taste great with a dollop of sour cream on top.Ingredients | Tasty Vegetarian Dinners
1 tablespoon salt
4 large green bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed
Bring a large pot of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil; cook green bell peppers in the boiling water until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened and transparent, 5 to 10 minutes.
Mix rice, black beans, tomatoes, and cooked onion in a large bowl. Add chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir until evenly mixed. Fold 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend into rice mixture. Spoon rice mixture into each bell pepper; arrange peppers in 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle peppers with remaining Mexican cheese blend.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
I like to use Sargento(R) Authentic Mexican shredded cheese, which takes it over the top!
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sodium for the salt used in boiling the peppers. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.
Info | Tasty Vegetarian Dinners
prep:
15 mins
cook:
40 mins
total:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 stuffed peppers
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