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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

These yummy Mexican Stuffed Peppers are the perfect weeknight dinner! The peppers make a delicious edible bowl to fill with all kinds of protein and healthy toppings. Top them with lots of cheese.

Total Time

1hr

4.3

9 Ratings

Author: Pip & Ebby

Servings:

Ingredients

•

Red Bell Peppers

or Green Bell Peppers

•

1 cup

Cooked Shredded Chicken

•

Jalapeño Pepper , finely chopped

•

1 bunch

Scallions , sliced

•

4 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Cilantro

•

Lime , juiced

•

1 can
(15 oz)

Corn , drained

•

1 can
(15 oz)

Black Beans , drained

•

1 can
(14.5 oz)

Diced Tomatoes

•

2 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

•

to taste

Salt

•

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

•

1/2 cup

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Pour a 1/2-inch of water into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Using a knife, cut a circle around the stems of the Red Bell Peppers (4) , twist and remove. With a knife or side of a spoon, remove the ribs from the peppers. Rinse out seeds. Set aside.

Heat the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Jalapeño Pepper (1) and cook for 3 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.

Add the Chicken (1 cup) , Corn (1 can) , Black Beans (1 can) , Diced Tomatoes (1 can) , Scallions (1 bunch) , Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) , juice from the Lime (1) , Salt (to taste) , and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to the skillet. Cook mixture over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Divide the mixture between the hollowed-out peppers. Place in the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Sprinkle the Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup) over tops of the peppers. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Serve warm. Enjoy!

Author's Notes

Feel free to omit the jalapeño if you want, or add another - make them as spicy or mild as you like!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

493

FAT

19.4 g

PROTEIN

25.5 g

CARBS

60.2 g