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Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers
These vegetarian stuffed bell peppers are filled with a savory rice, black bean, and cheese mixture, baked until tender in about 45 minutes.
15Prep min
35Cook min
50Total min
What you'll need
- 4bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
- 2 cupscooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz)black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cupcorn kernels
- 1 can (10 oz)diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoontaco seasoning
- 1.5 cupsshredded Mexican-blend cheese
- for garnish chopped cilantro
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a bowl, combine the rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and half the cheese.
- 3Stuff the mixture into the hollowed bell peppers and place upright in a baking dish.
- 4Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- 5Uncover, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until melted.
- 6Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Make it yours
- Add cooked ground beef or turkey for a non-vegetarian version.
- Use quinoa instead of rice for extra protein.
- Top with avocado and sour cream.
Good with
- A simple side salad
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa and guacamole
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
How do I keep the peppers from tipping over while baking?
Trim a thin slice off the bottom of each pepper (without cutting through) so they sit flat, or nestle them close together in the baking dish.
Can I make these ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to a day ahead, then bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes if going in cold.



