Pepper Cups

Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 Minutes
Total Time:
35 Minutes
Servings:
4
Serving Size:
1/2 Bell Pepper
Nutrition Information per serving:
  • Calories: 221
  • Protein: 5.6g
  • Carbohydrate: 36.2g
  • Fat: 6.8g
  • Sodium: 379mg
  • Fiber: 7.5g
  • Calcium: 80mg
  • Iron: 1mg
 

Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups brown rice, cooked
  • ½ cup corn
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced
  • 14 ounce can diced green chilies
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preparation:
1. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds.
2. Chop onion, mince garlic, and dice
3. Cook rice per directions to desired tenderness

Cooking:
1. Place pepper halves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet until golden.
3. Add rice, tomatoes, green chilies, and corn to the skillet and mix well.
4. Spoon mixture into pepper halves and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; sprinkle with cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more.

Source: https://texaswic.org/recipes/pepper-cups