Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers
Description
Peppers stuffed with black beans, rice and cheese, then topped with tomato sauce. Add your favorite herbs and spices to jazz it up! A great way to use left over rice. Use any cheese you choose.
Ingredients
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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4 green bell peppers
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16 slices Swiss cheese
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Combine cooked rice with black beans and chili powder. Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice and bean mixture into the bottoms of the peppers. Lay a slice of cheese on top and repeat 3 more times, ending with cheese on top.
4
Bake in preheated oven until peppers soften, about 45 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Slice peppers in half, top with tomato sauce and serve.