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Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

Using the Instant Pot makes these stuffed peppers a breeze! Full of spices, fluffy rice, and topped with gooey cheese, these Instant Pot stuffed peppers will be a new family favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Natural Release Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups cooked and cooled white rice
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes (Rotel)
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 large bell peppers seeds and stems removed

Instructions

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  1. Add the trivet insert to the Instant Pot and pour the water into the Instant Pot. 
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the diced tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. Stuff each of the peppers with ¼ of the rice mixture. 
  4. Place the peppers in the Instant Pot, making sure they stand upright so the filling doesn’t spill out.
  5. Divide the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top of the peppers. 
  6. Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the sealing position.
  7. Cook on Pressure Cook-High for 10 minutes.
  8. Then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
  9. Switch the valve to venting and allow any additional pressure to release. 
  10. Serve the peppers garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.
  11. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 469mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 469mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.