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Stuffed Green Sweet Bell Peppers Recipe

Stuffed Green Sweet Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 large green bell peppers
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 3/4 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup rice (i use brown for more texture)
1 (4 oz) can green chilies
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions:

Fill a large pot half-full of water; bring to boiling.
Meanwhile, cut tops from green peppers; remove seeds. Chop sweet pepper tops; set aside.
Add whole peppers to boiling water; return to boiling. Reduce heat and cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or til just tender.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine pepper tops, black beans, corn, onion, uncooked rice, green chiles, salt and 1 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or til rice is tender.
Stir in cilantro and half the cheese; toss to mix. If necessary. let rice stand til water is absorbed.
Fill sweet peppers with rice mixture. Place in a 2 qt square baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, in a 400°F oven about 15 minutes or til cheese melts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	295.21 Kcal (1236 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.54g	21%
Cholesterol	39.48mg	13%
Sodium	320.32mg	13%
Potassium	360.45mg	8%
Total Carbs	28g	9%
Sugars	6.69g	27%
Dietary Fiber	3.61g	14%
Protein	13.96g	28%
Vitamin C	137.8mg	230%
Vitamin A	3.4mg	113%
Iron	51.4mg	286%
Calcium	356.8mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.63 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.26g	21%
Cholesterol	15.33mg	13%
Sodium	124.38mg	13%
Potassium	139.96mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.87g	9%
Sugars	2.6g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	14%
Protein	5.42g	28%
Vitamin C	53.5mg	230%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	113%
Iron	20mg	286%
Calcium	138.6mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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