Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers

Peppers stuffed with black beans, rice and cheese, then topped with tomato sauce. Add your favorite herbs and spices to jazz it up! A great way to use left over rice. Use any cheese you choose.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 772 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 4 green bell peppers
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 16 slices Swiss cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine cooked rice with black beans and chili powder. Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice and bean mixture into the bottoms of the peppers. Lay a slice of cheese on top and repeat 3 more times, ending with cheese on top.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until peppers soften, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Slice peppers in half, top with tomato sauce and serve.