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Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 35 min
Total Time 55 min
Servings 4

These Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers are loaded with a savory mix of rice, beans, and veggies, topped with melted cheese for a satisfying and colorful meal.

Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. Step 3: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  6. Step 6: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese and the chopped cilantro.
  7. Step 7: Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
  8. Step 8: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  9. Step 9: Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the peppers, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Step 10: Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

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