Southwestern Pepper Cups

Delicious stuffed peppers that will soon become a staple in your home.

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

Delicious stuffed peppers that will soon become a staple in your home.

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp Green bell pepper halved and seeded, or use red or yellow peppers
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, chopped
  • 3 cup Brown rice, cooked
  • 11 tbsp Tomatoes with chilies (diced and undrained)
  • 8.5 cup Whole kernel corn, low-sodium (drained)
  • 3 sprays Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp Cheese, cheddar, shredded

Instructions

  1. Blanch peppers 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 with chilies, corn, and onion mixture. Mix well.
  4. Spoon into pepper halves, place on baking sheet 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 to 10 minutes or until hot and cheese melts.

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Storage

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