Pinto Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
These delicious stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of pinto beans, rice, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Shredded cheese - 1/2 cup
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Corn kernels - 1/2 cup
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Cooked rice - 1 cup
- Cooked pinto beans - 1 can (15 oz)
- Bell peppers - 6
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pinto beans, cooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomato, corn kernels, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the bean and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g