Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Green bell peppers are stuffed with rice, chili-style tomatoes, and Mexican cheese blend, creating a hearty and not-too-spicy vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
509 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Drain bell peppers and arrange cut-side up in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Spoon rice mixture evenly into bell peppers; sprinkle with remaining Mexican cheese blend.
Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian Mexican Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 4 large green bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chili-style diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend (such as Sargento® Authentic M

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