Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Red kidney beans1 Can (10oz)
 Green peppers1
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Chili powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Cup (16 tbs), parboiled
 Green chiles1 Can (10oz), chopped
 Stewed Tomatoes - 1 can, no-salt added, undrained
 Extra sharp cheddar cheese1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), divided

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350F.

MAKING
2) In a colander, add in the kidney beans. Wash the beans under cold water for about a minute. Let the beans drain.
3) Slice off the top ends of the peppers and scoop out their seeds.
4) Add in the peppers into a pot of boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes. Drain the peppers and put aside.
5) In a medium bowl, add in the cooked rice, beans, chiles, tomatoes and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well.
6) Stuff the peppers with the bean mixture. Transfer them to a 12X8X2-inch baking dish.
7) Into the baking dish pour 1/2-inch water. Bake the peppers for 25 minutes.
8) Add in the 1/2 cup of cheese over the baked peppers. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until the cheese has melted.

SERVING
9) Serve the Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers hot of the oven. Serve your favorite sauce on the side.
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