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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Bursting with Flavor

Delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers filled with rice, black beans, and spices, perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion, diced or shallots for milder taste
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked or brown rice with adjusted cooking time
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1.67 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes fresh tomatoes work in season
  • 4 green onions, chopped or use regular onions
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed or kidney beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed or fresh corn in season
For Topping
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded or Monterey Jack or cheddar
  • minced fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Trim the tops of three red bell peppers and remove the seeds. Slice two in half lengthwise.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in rice, salt, vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Fold in black beans and corn once the rice is cooked, mixing well.
  6. Stuff each halved pepper with the filling and top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
  8. Garnish with minced cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure the rice mixture is moist for best results. You can prep peppers in advance and store them overnight or freeze them before baking.

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