VEGETARIAN TEX-MEX PEPPERS

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"Folks who enjoy stuffed peppers will love this delightfully delicious, Tex-Mex twist on their old favorite." A bonus? The veggie filling is hearty enough to satisfy meat-eaters! Cele Knight - Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large green peppers
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Discard stems. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a large bowl, combine eggs, rice, meat crumbles, beans, pepper, pepper sauce and, if desired, cardamom. Spoon into peppers. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine diced tomatoes, tomatoes and green chilies, and tomato sauce. Spoon over peppers. Cover and bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck.


Jayson Est
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Didar Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rj Noyon
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really enjoyed these. The filling was so flavorful and the peppers were roasted to perfection.


Patricia Nhlapo
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These peppers are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're a healthy and filling meal.


Wario Sara
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and this one is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


mohammed ikrima
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These peppers are a great way to meal prep. You can make them ahead of time and then reheat them when you're ready to eat.


Sabelo Ngubane
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I love that this recipe is vegetarian. It's a great way to get more plant-based protein into my diet.


Harun Harun
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Aqib Javed Mughal
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I made these peppers for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Jabirul Islam
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These peppers are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Soye Grg
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The filling is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Salma Begum
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasted bell peppers give to this dish.


Zamzam Buriro
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These peppers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.


BiR eY
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these peppers. They're a great way to get more vegetables into your diet and they're really tasty too.


Ibrahim Rahman
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These vegetarian Tex-Mex peppers are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious. I love that they're packed with vegetables and the filling is so flavorful.


Hussan Ali
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the peppers and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jessica Dias
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This vegetarian Tex-Mex peppers recipe was a hit with my family! The bell peppers were roasted to perfection and the filling was flavorful and hearty. I especially loved the combination of black beans, corn, and salsa.