Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers with black beans — what more can you ask for? If my kiddos love this dish, then you know it will be a huge hit in your home. If you have leftover filling, it makes a great chip dip!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 large bell peppers
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour water into a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Stir cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Fold brown rice, spinach, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, minced onion, cumin, and oregano into cream cheese until evenly mixed.

Step 3
Halve bell peppers lengthwise. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes.

Step 4
Fill each pepper half with about 3/4 cup rice mixture; arrange into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly over peppers.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230
Calories
7g
Fat
33g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 8%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol18mg 6%
Sodium309mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber7g 24%
Total Sugars3g
Protein11g
Vitamin C73mg 364%
Calcium129mg 10%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium516mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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