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Stuffed Peppers

Savory Stuffed Peppers: A Flavorful Twist for Dinner Night

These Zesty Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy dish perfect for any dinner night.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 count Red Bell Peppers Feel free to experiment with poblano or green peppers.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil works as a great alternative.
  • 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese Optional for a creamy topping.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated, fresh garlic infuses aromatic flavor.
  • 2 count Jalapeños Diced, deseed for less spice.
  • 2 count Scallions Chopped, can substitute easily with yellow onion.
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lime Juice Can use lemon if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Finely chopped, can swap in parsley.
  • 3 cups White Jasmine Rice Cooked.
  • 1.5 cups Black Beans Cooked, drained, and rinsed.
  • 1.5 cups Corn Kernels Fresh or canned (well-drained).

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the red bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, then bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, grated garlic, diced jalapeños, chopped scallions, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and sea salt. Stir until well blended, then fold in rice, black beans, and corn.
  4. Remove the peppers from the oven, spoon the filling into each half, and add cheese if desired.
  5. Broil for 2-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly (or bake for another 10-15 minutes).
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving, garnished with avocado slices and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For a vegan version, skip the cheese. Leftover filling can be used for tacos or burrito bowls.

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