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Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers Easy Dinner

Three colorful Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers Easy Dinner halves filled with rice, black beans, and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prepare this simple and flavorful vegetarian stuffed bell peppers recipe for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, omit for vegan)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, zucchini, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the black beans and cooked rice. Cook until heated through. Add vegetable broth and cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon the filling mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves.
  7. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheese if using, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.

Notes

  • For a quicker cook time, you can briefly microwave the empty pepper halves for 2 minutes before stuffing.
  • You can substitute quinoa or farro for brown rice in the filling.
  • If you want a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of tomato sauce to the filling mixture before stuffing.

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