Stuffed Green Sweet Bell Peppers

Submitted by spaghetti_soprano

"Mexican variation on stuffed peppers. Vegetarian and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large green bell peppers
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup rice (I use brown rice for more texture)
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 3⁄4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

directions

1. Fill a large pot half-full of water; bring to boiling.
2. Meanwhile, cut tops from green peppers; remove seeds. Chop sweet pepper tops; set aside.
3. Add whole peppers to boiling water; return to boiling. Reduce heat and cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or til just tender.
4. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine pepper tops, black beans, corn, onion, uncooked rice, green chiles, salt and 1 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or til rice is tender.
5. Stir in cilantro and half the cheese; toss to mix. If necessary. let rice stand til water is absorbed.
6. Fill sweet peppers with rice mixture. Place in a 2 qt square baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Bake, uncovered, in a 400°F oven about 15 minutes or til cheese melts.