These Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers are loaded with wholesome ingredients and zesty flavors, making them a hearty and satisfying meal that everyone will love
Large pot with steamer basket or microwave-safe dish
Casserole dish
Ingrediënten
4bell peppersany color, tops and seeds removed
2cupscooked brown or basmati rice
1can15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
1onionminced
Kernels from 3 ears of cornor approximately 2 cups frozen corn kernels
1can14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonchili powder
½teaspoondried oregano
1 ½cupstomato sauce
Instructies
reheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Steam the bell peppers until slightly tender.
You can do this by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water in a pot for about 5-7 minutes, or by microwaving them in a microwave-safe dish with a little water for about 3-4 minutes.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, minced onion, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano.
Mix well to combine.
Fill each steamed bell pepper with the rice and bean mixture, packing it down slightly.
Place the stuffed peppers in an oiled casserole dish.
Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the top of the stuffed peppers.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
Once cooked, remove the Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve these flavorful and nutritious stuffed peppers as a satisfying main dish option!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair these Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers with a light and fruity red wine like Merlot or a crisp white wine such as Chardonnay.