Southwest Inspired Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time/Stats

Prep Time - Approx 15 - 20 minutes
Bake time - 40 - 55 (total)

Suggested Hardware

Rice cooker (suggested since it makes the rice a bit thicker)
A pan that will hold peppers in place so they do not tip over - ie a bread pan or some sort of baking dish

Ingredient List

Bell Pepper(s) (any color) | Rice (I used brown) | Pepper jack cheese slices (preferably rice cheese) | Salsa or Taco Sauce | Chili Powder | Black Beans (canned or dry that have been soaked at least 6 hours)

Process

Start by preparing rice. You can follow the cooking instructions for the rice you are using. I used brown rice for this recipe but you could use most any type of rice you prefer. Jasmine rice may be a better option as it will be a bit stickier and hold inside the pepper better.

Next cut out the center (seeds) of a bell pepper but cutting around the top where the stem is and pulling out the insides. You can even rinse the pepper out after your initial cut to help remove any remaining seeds.

Now that the rice is prepared and the pepper is prepped, you can start filling the pepper. The way you fill this is really up to your preference but I used the following method.

On the bottom add rice. Next, a layer of rice cheese, followed by salsa or taco sauce and topped with chili powder. I do this two times and bring the filling to the top.

Place the pepper(s) into a pan where they will stay upright. I use a glass bread dish where I can fit two at a time. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 - 35 minutes. Once the time is up remove the peppers and top with more rice cheese. Place back into the oven and bake another 5 - 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Keep a watch on the cheese so it does not burn.

If yo would like the pepper to be a bit softer keep in the oven another 5 - 10 minutes beyond the initial 30 - 35 minutes before adding the cheese and placing back into the oven.

To serve, add remaining rice to a plate and add some warmed up black beans on either side. The pepper will fit right in the middle on the plate.

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