Pinto Bean and Sausage Stuffed Peppers
These delicious stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of pinto beans, sausage, rice, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Shredded cheddar cheese - 1 cup
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1/2 medium, diced
- Cooked rice - 1 cup
- Italian sausage - 1/2 lb, casings removed
- Pinto beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 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 skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the cooked sausage, pinto beans, cooked rice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Fill each bell pepper with the sausage and bean mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar 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: 12g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 4g