Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These vegetarian stuffed peppers have a flavorful filling made with rice, beans, and tomatoes, spiced with chili and cumin and topped with cheese.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add green bell peppers and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. This will prevent the bell peppers from becoming crispy as they bake.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Drain bell peppers and arrange cut-side up in a 9x9-inch baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer cooked onion into a large bowl; add rice, black beans, and tomatoes. Stir in chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined. Fold in 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spoon rice mixture evenly into bell peppers; sprinkle with remaining Mexican cheese blend.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)