Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

Roasted Peppers:

• 4 large bell peppers, halved stem to base with the seeds removed


• Olive oil, as needed


• Salt and pepper to taste

Filling:

• 1/2 cup of brown rice


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 1 yellow onion


• Salt to taste


• 2 cups of cherry tomatoes


• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro


• 4 cloves of garlic


• 1 1/2 tsp of chili powder


• 1 tsp of ground cumin


• Pepper to taste


• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice


• 1 cup shredded mozzarella


• Ideas for garnishes: guacamole, sour cream, salsa

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Put your peppers face up in a 9x13 in. baking dish and drizzle olive oil over the top of them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 min, then set aside.

2. Cook your rice using the instructions on the package.

3. In a large skillet, add 2 tbsp of olive oil followed by the onions. Season with salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft (about 5 minutes). Throw in the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Put in your cilantro, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and stir. Then, remove from the heat and add your rice and lime juice. Stir everything until combined and top with a little fresh pepper.

5. Stuff each pepper with your veggie and rice mixture and top with cheese. Then, bake at 425 F for 12 to 13 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy! 

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