Isn’t it nice to have a recipe on hand for when you have company over and you need a dinner that looks like it took a lot of work but really didn’t? My go to: stuffed peppers. Shoot, I just gave away my secret.
The best thing about stuffed peppers is that you can stuff ‘em with pretty much anything and you can cook them just about anywhere. I like mine grilled best, but I’ve been known to broil them in the toaster oven more often than not.
These peppers can be ready to eat in less than 15 minutes depending on what kind of rice you use.
I make it easy on myself by cooking a big batch of brown rice and refrigerating it so it’s ready when I need it. {I’m not an advanced planner when it comes to hunger.} If you don’t have any premade and need a meal on the table quickly, quick cooking rice, quinoa, or orzo would be a good fast option.
Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 green or red bell peppers, sliced in half top to bottom
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup brown rice {or other grain}
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can diced green chiles
- Optional: diced jalapenos or yellow corn
Instructions
Mix beans, rice, and taco seasoning.
Fill peppers with bean mixture.
No taco seasoning? Try a mix of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper instead.
If you’re not vegan, feel free to top with cheddar cheese before cooking.
Pop on the grill until peppers slightly char and filling is warm. Or cheat like me: heat the bean mixture in the microwave while broiling the empty peppers, then fill and serve.
What’s your favorite easy entertaining meal?
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You and I had stuffed peppers on the brain! I stuffed mine with quinoa, chicken, and veggies:) YUM!
Amber @ Chocolate Broccoli Just blogged…Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Lemon Quinoa & Squash Medley
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Sounds delish!!
These look good! And I have some soy chorizo in the fridge I need to use. I bet it would be good in these peppers!
Liz @ iheartvegetables Just blogged…Summer [Blogger] Adventures
This is a recipe that: sounds delicious, is healthy, AND looks pretty! With those three things, I’m hooked already. Thanks for sharing.
Those look awesome! I haven’t made stuffed peppers in a long time… thanks for the inspiration! Our easy entertaining is homemade pizza or frittatas for vegetarian entrees- although neither are vegan.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast Just blogged…WIAW and a Larabar/Uber giveaway!
Pizza’s definitely a great one, especially since everyone can pick their own toppings!
Love Mexican stuffed peppers! The husband, unfortunately, does not, so I don’t get to eat them as much as I’d like.
I LOVE stuffed peppers! One of my favorite dinners. You can make it Mexican, Italian or Asian, whatever you are craving.
Ooo I’ve never had Asian stuffed peppers- LOVE that idea!
I’m a big fan of stuffed peppers, but a lot of times I don’t love ground turkey so much. .These would be a perfect variation!!!!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness Just blogged…Bringing It Back
I don’t care for ground turkey either. The husband does, but luckily these are hearty enough to satisfy him!