Zesty Peppers

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Zesty peppers stuffed with seasoned rice and melted cheese offer a flavorful, colorful dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with a spicy twist.

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Ingredients

  • 3 peppers (red, yellow, or green), halved lengthwise ⓘ
  • 1 medium tomato, diced ⓘ
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro ⓘ
  • 2 cups cooked Minute rice ⓘ
  • 1/4 lb Velveeta cheese spread ⓘ
  • 1/4 cup celery slices ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Remove seeds from peppers and cut in half lengthwise.
  3. Combine diced tomato, chopped cilantro, cooked rice, Velveeta cheese spread, and celery slices.
  4. Fill each pepper half with approximately 1/3 cup of rice mixture.
  5. Place stuffed peppers in a shallow baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish with foil or a lid.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

252 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 7g 9% DV
Carbs 38.4g 14% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 805.8mg 35% DV
Potassium 1423.3mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 20mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 100.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 152.9mg 100% DV
Calcium 456.3mg 35% DV
Iron 11.7mg 65% DV

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

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