Corn and Pepper Cups

Use brown rice in this classic stuffed pepper dish to add more whole grains to your meal.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianGluten Free

Use brown rice in this classic stuffed pepper dish to add more whole grains to your meal.

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp Green peppers, cut in half, lengthwise
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, chopped
  • 3 cup Cooked brown rice
  • 10 cup Diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
  • 15 cup Canned corn, low-sodium (drained)
  • 2 tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Remove seeds from peppers. Cook in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Combine rice, tomatoes, corn, and onion mixture. Mix well.
  4. Spoon rice mixture into pepper halves. Places on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 350 °F for 10 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Bake again at 350 °F for 5 minutes until cheese melts.

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