Stuffed Bell Peppers with Black Beans
Ingredients Needed
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1 ¼ cups water
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1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
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2 cups cooked brown rice
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2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
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2 tablespoons dried minced onion
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 large bell peppers
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½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and add water to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Blend the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Then, fold in cooked brown rice, spinach, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, minced onion, cumin, and oregano, mixing until well-combined.
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Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the stems, seeds, and membranes, discarding them.
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Stuff each pepper half with approximately 3/4 cup of the rice mixture and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Top the peppers with an even layer of cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 230 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 230 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 309mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 11g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium 129mg | 10% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 516mg | 11% |
* 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.
Evaluation :
5/5