Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Looking for an easy stuffed peppers recipe that’s hearty, healthy, and full of flavor? These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are the perfect weeknight dinner! They’re packed with rice, beans, veggies, and melty cheese for a filling dish that satisfies both vegetarians and meat lovers. A few steps and some pantry staples are all you need to make the best vegetarian stuffed peppers ever! These peppers are filled with a combo of grains, beans, and veggies making this dish super satisfying.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 8 bell peppers

Calories: 258 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 - bell peppers
2 tablespoons - olive oil
1 - yellow onion
1 cup - white or brown rice
1 can - black beans
½ cup - frozen corn
1 can - diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 - lime
1 tsp - cumin
1 tsp - smoked paprika
1 tsp - kosher salt
1 cup - mozzarella cheese
fresh cilantro

Instructions

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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