Best Fiesta Vegetable Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

FIESTA VEGETABLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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I created this recipe by just putting together ingredients that I like. A tasty Southwestern appetizer, sidedish, or even main course.

Provided by Tomorrow Never Knows

Categories Black Beans

Time 25m

Yield 8 stuffed pepper halves

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 medium red bell peppers
1/2 medium onion
2 cups frozen corn
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and clean out the seeds.
Chop the onion and sauté until they are soft but still slightly firm.
Mix the onion, black beans, and corn together in a mixing bowl.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cilantro.
Add the oil mixture to the vegetables, mix until they are thoroughly coated.
Fill the pepper halves with the mixture.
Top each pepper with combination of the two cheeses.
On a cookie sheet, bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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Green bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of rice, textured vegetable protein, cheese and tomato sauce. Omit the cheese for a vegan variation. Serve with additional tomato sauce, if desired.

Provided by KDCG

Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes Vegetarian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked white rice
¾ cup water
4 green bell peppers
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces textured vegetable protein
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Cut tops off peppers, seed insides, and arrange peppers in a large baking dish. Chop usable portion of the tops.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft. Stir in textured vegetable protein and parsley. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with remaining tomato sauce.
Cover, and bake about 45 minutes. Uncover, top each pepper with mozzarella cheese, and bake until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1395.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

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