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Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers
5 from 15 votes

Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers

Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers combine sweet bell peppers filled with a smoky, mildly spicy blend of mashed and whole black beans, corn, sour cream, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The mixture is baked until tender, then topped with melted cheddar cheese for a creamy finish. This hearty vegetarian option offers a balance of smoky heat and creaminess, great for a satisfying main dish or side.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half, through the stem. Remove the seeds. Lay the peppers cut side up in a baking dish.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% 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.