Easy Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
Comforting stuffed bell peppers filled with brown rice, beans, and vibrant vegetables, offering a nutritious and delicious meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large Bell Peppers Colorful ones are best for roasting.
- 1 cup Brown Rice Cooked.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- 1 can Black Beans Optional.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro Chopped.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, sautéed onions and garlic, cherry tomatoes, black beans (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Spoon the filling mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently. Leave a bit of space at the top to prevent overflow while cooking.
Baking
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Add a splash of water to the bottom of the dish to create steam. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
For variation, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for spice. Cheese can be added during the last 5 minutes of baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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