Chili Stuffed Bell Peppers
A flavorful and nutritious dish that repurposes expired chili con carne to reduce food waste.
20
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
50
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 cups expired chili con carne
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3
In a bowl, combine the expired chili con carne, cooked rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
4
Stuff each bell pepper with the chili con carne mixture.
5
Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
7
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
8
Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
9
Enjoy this delicious and sustainable meal!