Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    189 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, delicious weeknight meal the entire family will love. They're bursting with flavor and so simple to make!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 bell peppers (red, green, orange or yellow)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the peppers in half, remove the ribs and seeds and place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Use 1 tbsp of the oil to rub all over the peppers. 
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, lime juice, cumin, paprika and salt and stir together to combine. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Add 1/2 cup grated cheese. 
  5. Divide the mixture between the pepper halves and top with remaining cheese. 
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover for an additional 10 minutes or until peppers are fork tender and cheese is melted. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 592mg (25%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2149IU (43%) Vitamin C 85mg (94%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 592mg 25%
Potassium 468mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2149IU 43%
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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