Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 0
Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
4 large green bell peppers - tops , seeds , and membranes removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups cooked rice
1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
1 can chili-style diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
329
Sugar
6g
Fat
7g
Mexican inspired stuffed peppers are a delicious way to enjoy classic Mexican flavors in a healthy and vegetarian way. Stuffed with a mixture of brown rice and black beans, these green bell peppers are a nutritious and filling meal. The chili-style diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic salt, and cumin add a touch of spice to the dish, which can be topped with shredded cheese or sour cream, depending on personal preferences. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be a fun way to get creative with different ingredients and seasonings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and green bell peppers. Cook until peppers are slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from water and set aside to cool.
3.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.Add cooked rice, black beans, chili-style diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic salt, ground cumin, and salt. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
5.Stuff each pepper with the rice and bean mixture, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed peppers in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the tops of the peppers are lightly browned, about 10 minutes more.

PROS

This recipe is a delicious and filling vegetarian meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side dish for a party.

The recipe is easy to prepare and the ingredients are affordable and easy to find.

CONS

The peppers can be slightly bland if not seasoned properly.

It can be time-consuming to remove the membranes and seeds from the peppers before cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients such as black beans, green bell peppers, and brown rice, which are all low in fat and high in fiber.
The dish is also a good source of protein and vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and iron.

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