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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are baked until tender after being stuffed with seasoned rice, beans, and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar shredded
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Mix the rice, beans, salsa, cumin, half the cheese, and salt.
  2. Spoon the filling into the pepper halves.
  3. Arrange in a baking dish with a splash of water in the bottom and cover with foil.
  4. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes, then top with cheese and bake uncovered 5 more minutes.

Notes

Use leftover rice to make this come together even faster.