Description
Delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers With Rice are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a festive meal. Each pepper is filled with a savory mixture of rice, black beans, and spices, then baked to perfection. This recipe is ideal for family dinners or potlucks, sure to impress with its colors and taste. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice the tops off each bell pepper and remove seeds.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice, black beans, sautéed onion-garlic mixture, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes if adding cheese.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg