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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers are filled with beans, cheese and rice. Perfect for nights you want to skip the meat!
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword stuffed peppers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 310kcal
Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers your choice of kind, halved and seeded
  • 1 can refried beans about 2 cups
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Place peppers skin side down in an oven-safe baking dish.
  • Mix together refried beans, rice and lime juice. Stuff peppers with bean/rice mixture.
  • Mix cheese and cilantro together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the peppers.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 570mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g