Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice: A Flavorful Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for vegetarian stuffed bell peppers filled with rice and vegetables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers 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 top with shredded cheese, if using.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables to the stuffing mix.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vegetarian stuffed peppers, easy recipe, bell peppers