Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
52 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers
Description
Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers feature halved sweet bell peppers filled with a mixture of mashed black beans, whole beans, corn, sour cream, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The recipe starts by baking the peppers filled with this smoky and creamy mixture, then topping them with shredded cheddar cheese and baking again until the cheese melts and peppers are tender. The chipotle in adobo adds a smoky heat that is tempered by sour cream and cheese, creating a rich and slightly spicy filling. The texture contrasts the soft beans and corn with the baked pepper’s firmness. These stuffed peppers serve well as a vegetarian meal or side and accommodate additional toppings like salsa or extra sour cream to adjust the heat and creaminess. Adjust chipotle amounts to suit your spice preference.
Ingredients
- 2 bell pepper sweet variety
- 1 (7 oz.) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ½ cup sour cream light
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Optional: salsa and additional sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the bell peppers in half, through the stem. Remove the seeds. Lay the peppers cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, add half of the black beans. Mash the beans with a fork or a potato masher. The beans don’t need to be smooth, just broken up. Set aside.
- Remove one chipotle chili pepper from the can and finely chop it. In a large bowl, add the chopped chili pepper, 1 teaspoon of the adobo sauce, the sour cream, and salt (reserve the remaining chipotles and adobo for a later use). Stir until well combined. Add the mashed beans, whole beans, and corn to the chipotle mixture. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the black bean mixture into the peppers. Cover the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the dish. Top the peppers with the shredded cheese. Bake for 20 additional minutes.
- Let the peppers cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The recipe balances smoky chipotle heat by combining 1 chopped chipotle pepper with 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, which can be increased if a spicier dish is desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed pepper | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.4g | 12% |
| Protein | 13.2g | 26% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Fiber | 9.2g | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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