DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Halve the peppers and remove the seeds. Bake cut-side up for 10 minutes.
DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Mexican Rice Stuffed Peppers
Mexican Rice Stuffed Peppers recipe with red peppers, rice, and black beans. A simple 40-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time40 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
Shopping11 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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5 steps · about 40 minutes total
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Step 2
Cook onion in olive oil until soft. Add tomatoes, paprika and cumin and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Stir in rice and black beans and season.
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Step 4
Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top with cheese.
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Step 5
Bake for 15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted. Finish with lime juice.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Oven temperatures vary, so check a few minutes before the end of the suggested time.
Spread cooked rice out to cool quickly when the recipe calls for chilled rice, then refrigerate it promptly.
Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper after the sauce has reduced.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
You can often swap rice varieties, but cooking time and liquid requirements can change. Use the package directions for the rice you choose when they differ from the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Mexican Rice Stuffed Peppers is a dinner idea built around red peppers, rice, black beans, and beans. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 40 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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