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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Clean and cut each bell pepper through the middle (lengthwise or horizontal, doesn’t matter).
3
Use a paring knife to remove the core from each bell pepper and empty of all membranes and seeds. Set peppers in a casserole dish and bake for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, place the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5
Once hot, add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute.
7
Stir in the seasonings and cook one minute until fragrant.
8
Stir in the green salsa, cooked rice and cooked black beans and continue cooking until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
9
Scoop the rice and bean mixture into the bell pepper halves and top with cheese, if desired.
10
Cover the bell peppers with tinfoil and bake for 10 minutes.
11
Remove the tinfoil and continue to bake for 10 more minutes, then remove the tinfoil and continue to bake for 5 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-Roast Peppers for Perfect Texture 🫑Roast the bell peppers cut-side down at 400°F for 5-7 minutes before filling to soften them slightly and concentrate their natural sweetness, preventing overly chewy skins after baking.
- Toast Your Spices for Depth 🌶️Bloom the cumin and chili powder in hot oil for 30 seconds before adding aromatics to unlock their essential oils and create a more complex, restaurant-quality flavor foundation.
- Underfill and Create Steam Pockets 🌬️Leave ½-inch headspace at the top of each pepper to prevent overflow during baking and allow the filling to expand evenly, resulting in better texture distribution throughout.
- Double-Cheese Strategy for Golden Tops 🧀Mix half your cheese into the filling for integrated flavor and add the remaining half on top just 5 minutes before the peppers finish baking to achieve an appetizing golden crust without burning.
- Drain and Dry Black Beans Thoroughly 💧Rinse canned beans and pat completely dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture that can create a soggy filling and dilute your carefully balanced spice flavors.
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