Stuffed Bell Peppers with Black Beans and Rice

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Black Beans and Rice

Julie Pace
Looking for a quick and easy meatless dinner idea? These tasty stuffed bell peppers with black beans and rice are sure to please the entire family. They are packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants all to nourish your health. This recipe is super easy to make and ready to eat in 25 minutes or less.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large bell peppers organic, cleaned, halved
  • 1 15 ounce black beans organic
  • 1 cup rice or quinoa cooked
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped
  • 6 ounces tomato paste organic
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vegan nacho cashew dip or favorite vegan nacho cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Slice peppers in half, clean and set aside.
  • Add bean, cooked rice, spices, onions, tomato paste, water, cashew dip to a skillet and mix well. Heat on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to peppers. Place on a baking pan. Bake 15-20. Remove and enjoy.

Notes

To serve add avocado, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, if desired.
Keyword black beans, rice, stuffed bell peppers, vegan dish