Vegetarian Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

These stuffed red bell peppers are a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian dish that will satisfy your taste buds. Filled with a mixture of rice, black beans, corn, and cheese, these peppers are baked to perfection. Serve them as a main course or as a side dish for a complete and satisfying meal. Prep time is quick, and the oven does most of the work. Enjoy these vibrant and delicious stuffed peppers today!

Ingredients

• 6 red bell peppers
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish, cut side up.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, diced onion, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Spoon the mixture into the bell peppers, filling them completely.
5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot and bubbly.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
8. Enjoy the delicious vegetarian stuffed red bell peppers!

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