Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe). When I was little, my family often ate meat-stuffed peppers. This veggie alternative came from my imagination.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr5 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained and rinsed

1 tablespoon chili powder

4 green bell peppers

16 slices Swiss cheese

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine cooked rice with black beans and chili powder. Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice and bean mixture into the bottoms of the peppers. Lay a slice of cheese on top and repeat 3 more times ending with cheese on top.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until peppers soften about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Slice peppers in half top with tomato sauce and serve.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 771.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.4g 87%

Carbohydrates: 77.2g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 12.2g 49%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 33g 51%

Saturated Fat: 20.5g 102%

Cholesterol: 104.3mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 2614.8IU 52%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.5mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 45%

Vitamin C: 101.9mg 170%

Folate: 187.9mcg 47%

Calcium: 977.9mg 98%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 129mg 46%

Potassium: 1059.4mg 30%

Sodium: 1199.8mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 48%

Calories From Fat: 296.7

*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.