Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 bell peppers
Cuisine: American

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cut the peppers in half, remove the ribs and seeds and place in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Use 1 tablespoon of the oil to rub all over the peppers.

Heat the remaining oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes.

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.

Divide the mixture between the pepper halves and top with remaining cheese.

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.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-roast Your Peppers 🫑
Char the peppers in a 425°F oven for 10 minutes before stuffing to soften the skin, make them easier to cut, and add a subtle smoky depth that complements the cumin and smoked paprika filling.
Toast Your Spices First 🌶️
Bloom the cumin and smoked paprika in hot olive oil for 30 seconds before adding onions to unlock their essential oils and create a more complex, restaurant-quality flavor foundation for your filling.
Drain Your Beans Thoroughly 💧
Rinse canned black beans under cold water and let them drain completely to remove excess sodium and starch, preventing a soggy, dense filling and allowing the other flavors to shine through.
Use Room Temperature Rice 🍚
Cool your cooked rice to room temperature before mixing with other ingredients to prevent the mozzarella from melting prematurely and ensure even distribution of all filling components throughout each pepper.
Add Lime Juice Before Serving 🍋
Reserve fresh lime juice and cilantro as a final garnish rather than mixing into the filling, as this preserves their bright, acidic brightness and prevents them from becoming muted during the baking process.