As I mentioned in my last post, we are trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diets and limiting the amount of meat we eat. So I have been trying to find yummy alternatives to our usual dinners. I came across this recipe and decided I would try it. (Although the Hubs doesn't like black beans OR bell peppers, I thought I would try anyway). I thought these were delicious...my kids loved the filling, and it passed the Hubs test (although he said they would be better with pinto beans next time.....um, YUCK). Here is the recipe...without pinto beans ;-)
3 bell peppers (I used orange)
2 cups prepared rice (I used brown, but I think any kind would work fine)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained well
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
wash and cut the bell peppers in half length-wise
mix rice, beans, cheese, salsa, and spices together
fill the peppers up to the brim and then place them in a glass baking dish covered with foil
cook at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 30 min.
This recipe is super versitile...the original recipe called for green chilies and 1/2 cup frozen corn, but I didn't have either so I omitted both. Enjoy!
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