Brown Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
A flavorful and nutritious dish that repurposes slightly expired brown rice. The bell peppers are stuffed with a delicious mixture of brown rice, vegetables, and spices.
15
Prep Time (min)
45
Cook Time (min)
60
Total Time (min)
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 cup slightly expired brown rice
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
vegetariangluten-free
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3
In a bowl, mix together the brown rice, diced onion, diced tomatoes, diced zucchini, corn kernels, black beans, shredded cheese, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4
Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
7
Serve hot and enjoy!