Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice: A Delicious Family Favorite
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines colorful bell peppers filled with a savory rice mixture, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg