Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers (halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling); 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 1 jalapeño pepper (stemmed and finely chopped); 4 garlic cloves (chopped); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon sea salt (plus more for sprinkling); Freshly ground black pepper; 1½ cups cooked brown rice; 1½ cups cooked black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (plus wedges for serving); 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese*; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; Salsa (optional, for serving); Avocado (or guacamole, optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

These healthy stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mix of rice, beans, and vegetables and topped with melty cheese. They're naturally gluten-free; see the notes below to make them vegan.

Updated at: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:41:02 GMT