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side dish stuffed peppers

(2 RATINGS)
774 Pinches 22 Photos
Beverley1991 avatar
San Antonio, TX
Updated on Feb 14, 2025

I wanted a festive side dish to go with a fiesta meal. I came up with these stuffed peppers. You can have them as a vegetarian main dish if you like. I did substitute quinoa for rice several times to make them healthier. If you do, cook the quinoa according to package directions. Use the same amount of cooked quinoa as cooked rice.

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These stuffed peppers are a fiesta for your mouth! Between the rice, beans, and corn, there are lots of textures in the stuffing. The tomatoes, and especially the cumin, add a Mexican flair to this simple recipe. Not only are these a great side dish but they can be enjoyed as a main course too.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (15 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

How To Make side dish stuffed peppers

  • An assortment of peppers on a plate.
    Step 1
    For this dish you can use any color of bell peppers. I used a variety to make it more colorful. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut a thin slice off the top of the pepper.
    Step 2
    Cut the stem end off the peppers to remove a thin cap.
  • Remove seeds and membrane.
    Step 3
    Carefully remove the seeds and membranes from the peppers.
  • Saute onions in oil.
    Step 4
    In a small skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook until translucent; about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cooked rice, beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and cheese.
    Step 5
    In a bowl, mix together cooked rice, beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix gently until well blended.
  • Spoon the mixture into the peppers.
    Step 6
    Spoon the mixture into the peppers.
  • Place peppers in a 9x9 baking dish.
    Step 7
    Place the stuffed peppers into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
    Step 8
    Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake the peppers.
    Step 9
    Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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Culture: Mexican
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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