Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers
A colorful and nourishing dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, beans, and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Combine the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Add shredded cheese on top of the stuffed peppers if desired.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Consider prepping the filling ahead of time for quicker assembly. You can also substitute the bell peppers with zucchini or tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg