CROCK POT BLACK BEAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Crock Pot Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers image

Provided by janem123

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
6 tall green bell peppers, seeded and cored
1 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

In a medium skillet, saute onion unti golden. Season with the cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
Transfer sauteed onions to a medium mixing bowl. Mash half of the black beans with the sauteed onions. Mix in the remaining beans.
Place the bell peppers in the crock and spoon the black bean mixture into the bell peppers.
Sprinkle the cheese over the filled peppers. Pour the salsa over the cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve each pepper with a dollop of sour cream.