Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice: Easy and Flavorful Delight
These easy vegetarian stuffed bell peppers are packed with flavor and nutrition, making them a delightful dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and diced tomatoes.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and top with cheese, if using.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
Notes
- Add chopped onions or garlic for extra flavor.
- Serve with avocado or salsa on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg