Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice for a Wholesome Meal
A delicious and wholesome recipe for vegetarian stuffed bell peppers filled with rice and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced tomatoes to the filling.
- Vegetarian substitutes for cheese can also be used for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg