Peppers Ole

Prep: 10 min Cook: 16 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mexican

Colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with savory rice, beans, corn, and melted cheese, topped with salsa, tortilla chips, and cilantro for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 4 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
  • 1 (16 oz) can Mexican seasoned beans (undrained)
  • 1 (11 oz) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers (undrained)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 tortilla chips
  • fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place peppers and water in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch microwave-safe dish or divide between two 8-inch microwave-safe dishes.
  2. Cover and microwave on High for 2 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, Mexican seasoned beans, and whole kernel corn with red and green peppers.
  4. Spoon heaping 1/2 cup of the filling into each pepper half.
  5. Cover and microwave in the 9 x 13-inch dish on High for 15 to 16 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  6. If using two 8-inch dishes, microwave each for 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Top each pepper with a tablespoon of salsa, a tortilla chip, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

458 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.1g 40% DV
Total Fat 13.6g 17% DV
Carbs 65.8g 24% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 862mg 37% DV
Potassium 1433.3mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 29.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 186mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 141.8mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 598.5mg 46% DV
Iron 12.3mg 68% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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