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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, delicious weeknight meal the entire family will love. They're bursting with flavor and so simple to make!

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Total

50 min

Serves

8

Instructions

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 02

    Cut the peppers in half, remove the ribs and seeds and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Use 1 tablespoon of the oil to rub all over the peppers.

  3. 03

    Heat the remaining oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes.

  4. 04

    Add the cooked rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, lime juice, cumin, paprika and salt and stir together to combine. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Add 1/2 cup grated cheese.

  5. 05

    Divide the mixture between the pepper halves and top with remaining cheese.

  6. 06

    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover for an additional 10 minutes or until peppers are fork tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

per serving · 1 serving

Calories
181
Protein
8g
Carbs
23g
Fat
7g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
3g
Sat. fat
2g
Sodium
587mg
Cholesterol
11mg

Variations & swaps

Variations and Substitutions:

  • Add protein: Even though this is a vegetarian stuffed peppers recipe, you can stir in cooked ground beef or turkey if you want a meatier version.
  • Change the grain: Swap rice for quinoa, farro, or couscous.
  • Make it vegan: Use dairy-free cheese or skip the cheese entirely.
  • Spice it up: Add jalapeños or chili flakes for extra heat.
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