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Delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers: A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite

Delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers: A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite
Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min
Serves
4
Calories
430 kcal
Protein
16.50 g
Carbs
52.00 g
Fat
18.40 g

Ingredients

  • 4 largered bell peppers (halved from stem to base, seeds and membranes removed)
  • 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • ½ cuplong-grain brown rice ((or 1 ½ cups cooked rice))
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • 1 largeyellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 pintcherry tomatoes (halved or quartered if large)
  • ½ cupfresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 4 clovesgarlic (pressed or minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoonschili powder
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 can (1 ½ cups)pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tablespoonlime juice
  • 4 ouncesgrated part-skim mozzarella or cheddar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F and roast the halved peppers for 20-25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the rice by boiling in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    In a skillet, cook onion and tomatoes, then add cilantro, garlic, spices, rice, beans, and lime juice.

  4. 4

    Stuff the roasted peppers with the filling and top with cheese. Bake for 12-13 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve warm with garnishes of choice.