Stuffed Bell Peppers
Mexican·Easy

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with rice, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. A complete meal in a beautiful package.

15 min prep
25 min cook
4 servings
40 min total
vegetariangluten-free

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Ingredients

  • bell peppers4
  • rice(cooked)1/2 cup
  • black beans(drained)1 can
  • corn1 cup
  • enchilada sauce1 can
  • shredded cheese1 cup

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the rice according to the package directions and set aside.

15 min
2

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.

3

In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained black beans, and corn. Pour in half the enchilada sauce and mix well.

4

Stir half the shredded cheese into the filling. Spoon the mixture into each pepper, packing it in firmly.

5

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over and around the peppers. Top each pepper with the rest of the cheese. Cover with foil and bake.

20 min
6

Remove the foil and bake for a few more minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve hot.

5 min
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Tips

If the peppers don't stand upright, trim a tiny sliver off the bottom to flatten it. Top with sour cream, cilantro, or sliced jalapeños.

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