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Perfect Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Perfect Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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A vibrant and satisfying vegetarian dish featuring stuffed bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of rice, beans, corn, and tomatoes.

  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

🥄 LARGE BELL PEPPERS
🥄 CUP COOKED RICE
🥄 CAN BLACK BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED
🥄 CUP CORN KERNELS
🥄 CUP DICED TOMATOES
🥄 SMALL ONION, CHOPPED
🥄 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
🥄 TEASPOON CUMIN
🥄 TEASPOON CHILI POWDER
🥄 SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
🥄 CUP SHREDDED CHEESE (OPTIONAL)
🥄 FRESH PARSLEY FOR GARNISH

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place in a baking dish, cut-side up.

👨‍🍳 In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

👨‍🍳 Add cooked rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir in cumin and chili powder, season with salt and pepper.

👨‍🍳 Cook the filling for 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld.

👨‍🍳 Stuff each pepper with the filling, pressing down gently. Add cheese on top if using.

👨‍🍳 Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender and top is golden.

👨‍🍳 Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15