Go Back

Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned rice, beans, vegetables, and melted cheese for a hearty vegetarian meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peppers
  • 6 large bell peppers tops removed and seeded
Filling
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup black beans drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare and hollow out the bell peppers.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  3. Combine rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, seasonings, and cheese.
  4. Fill peppers with the mixture.
  5. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  6. Add remaining cheese and bake until melted and golden.

Notes

For extra tenderness, pre-bake the peppers for 10 minutes before stuffing.