Feeding a bunch of hungry kids was no easy undertaking for my mom, I’m sure. Stuffed peppers were one of her go tos. It’s easy to make a big batch and you can hide all sorts of veggies inside the delicious filling! It’s a healthy and tasty win for everyone around the dinner table!
2bell peppershalved vertically - stem to stern, seeded
2medium onionschopped
2tablespoonsolive oil
2teaspoonssaltdivided
1teaspoonpepper
½teaspoonchili flakesnot too spicy but optional
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspooncumin
½teaspoonpaprika
3cupscooked rice (wild, white, brown, or mixed)
115oz.can black beansdrained
1quart homemade canned tomatoes or 2-15 oz cans
½teaspoonworcestershire sauce
1½cupsmedium or sharp cheddar cheeseshredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to broil.
To cook pepper halves in oven, place peppers in baking dish. Cover bottom with water. Cover with foil, let cook 15-20 minutes, or until slightly tender. Dish will be very hot when stuffing peppers, but there's only the one dish! Alternatively, you can soften the peppers in the microwave. Place peppers in microwave safe bowl with 1-inch water. Cover. Cook 7-8 minutes. Continue to cook in 1-2 minute intervals until slightly tender.
Heat large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining seasonings. Saute 3-5 minutes until translucent. Add rice, beans, and tomatoes. Add remaining one teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until warm throughout (5-8 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste.
Place bell pepper halves cut side up in baking dish. Scoop rice mixture into peppers, mounding slightly. Sprinkle with desired amount of cheddar cheese.
Melt and brown cheese under broiler 5-7 minutes.
Notes
**protein option: This recipe originally included ground or shredded meat. If using raw meat, cook in pot before cooking the onions. If using turkey meat, add olive oil to pan. You can also use leftover meat. Add to mixture when adding rice, beans, and tomatoes.Save this recipe on Pinterest!Make this recipe? I'd love to see how it turned out…PINTEREST: Upload a photo and your review to this Pin!INSTAGRAM: Tag me @lucismorsels and use #LMrecipes