Best 7 Black Bean Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Black beans are a great source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. They can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, salads, burritos, and tacos. One of our favorite ways to enjoy black beans is to stuff them into bell peppers. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can add other vegetables, such as corn, zucchini, or onions, to the filling, or you can use different spices to create a unique flavor. Serve the stuffed peppers with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa.

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BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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What more can you ask for? If my kiddos love this dish, then you know it will be a huge hit in your home. If you have leftover filling, it makes a great chip dip!

Provided by Angela Koranda Stuart

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cups water
1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 large bell peppers
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour water into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Fold brown rice, spinach, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, minced onion, cumin, and oregano into the cream cheese until evenly mixed.
  • Halve bell peppers lengthwise. Remove and discard stem, seeds, and membranes.
  • Fill each pepper half with about 3/4 cup of rice mixture; arrange into baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly over stuffed pepper halves.
  • Bake in preheated oven until peppers are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 309.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BLACK BEAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by christynlee

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bell peppers (any color)
1 onion (diced)
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except bell peppers and cheddar cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut top of bell peppers, clean the inside and rinse well.
  • Stuff with mixture and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each bell pepper.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to shallow baking dish.
  • Add bell peppers and cook for 30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

QUINOA & BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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If you're thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few ingredients and put a tasty spin on a low-fat dinner! -Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 large green peppers
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa, divided
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Turn peppers cut side up., Reserve 1/3 cup salsa; add remaining salsa to quinoa. Stir in beans, ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon mixture into peppers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 10-15 minutes. Top with reserved salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GRILLED BLACK BEAN- AND RICE-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Grill a veggie bean fiesta and have it on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup cooked white rice
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds removed
1 plum (Roma) tomato, diced
Additional chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut three 18x12-inch pieces heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix beans, rice, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, the oil, lime juice, garlic and salt. Place 2 bell pepper halves on one side of each foil piece. Fill with bean mixture.
  • Fold foil over peppers so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
  • Cover and grill packets over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until peppers are tender. Place packets on serving platter. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Sprinkle with tomato and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SARASOTA'S CHORIZO AND BLACK BEAN STUFFED CUBANELLE PEPPERS



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I love these on the grill, but if the weather is not cooperating, the oven will work just fine. A spicy, cheesy stuffing with fresh vegetables make this a wonderful side dish. Cut in half, stuffed high and baked or grilled until golden brown and the peppers get tender. Serve these with some grilled chicken and fresh fruit, or as a main course with a side of rice and a salad make for great dinners.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 Pepper Halves, 4-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large cubanelle peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds and ribs removed, I like to leave the stem in tact (Banana or Anaheims will work fine, depending on the size of the peppers, you may need 5 peppers)
3 chorizo sausage, links (soft chorizo, Mexican not the Spanish, hard chorizo)
1 jalapeno, diced fine (I leave some of the seeds and ribs in for a little spice)
1 cup onion, diced fine
1 celery rib, diced fine
3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 large egg
2 slices bread
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, fine chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Sausage -- Remove the sausage from the casing by cutting in the middle and then just squeeze out the sausage. Simply saute in a small skillet on medium heat until golden brown. It will take about 5-8 minutes. Remove the sausage to a small plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
  • Vegetables -- In the same pan with a little of the drippings from the chorizo (just a teaspoon is all you need), saute the garlic, onion, jalapeno, and celery until tender, then add in the black beans and tomato and cook another minute or two. Transfer the mixture to a medium size bowl.
  • Filling -- To the bowl with the vegetables, add in the chorizo, cheeses (both parm and mozzarella), egg, cilantro, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Soak the 2 bread slices in milk for just 10 seconds and then squeeze out the liquid. Just pull apart and break up the fresh bread to add to your filling. Mix everything together.
  • Peppers -- Stuff the pepper halves with the filling and top with the parmesan and mozzarella.
  • Bake -- I prefer to grill (they take about 20 minutes on a medium heat), or bake on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, foil, or just sprayed with non-stick spray at 375 degrees until the peppers get soft (about 30 minutes).
  • Serve -- As I said, serve as a main dish with some rice and a tossed salad or as a side to some grilled chicken and fresh fruit. They are just great! ENJOY.

CROCK POT BLACK BEAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by janem123

Categories     Black Beans

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
6 tall green bell peppers, seeded and cored
1 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, saute onion unti golden. Season with the cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Transfer sauteed onions to a medium mixing bowl. Mash half of the black beans with the sauteed onions. Mix in the remaining beans.
  • Place the bell peppers in the crock and spoon the black bean mixture into the bell peppers.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the filled peppers. Pour the salsa over the cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve each pepper with a dollop of sour cream.

BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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Mild Southwestern spices pep up this play on the classic meatless main dish. The colorful peppers and cheesy topping invite everyone at the table to dig in!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 each large green, sweet red, yellow and orange peppers
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, broth, rice, onion, orange juice, chili powder and 1 cup cheese; spoon into peppers. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked black beans. You can find them in the canned food section of your grocery store.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the black beans with a fork.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the peppers. They should be filled, but not so tightly that they burst.
  • If you want a crispier pepper, roast them for a few minutes before stuffing them.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like. Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella are all good choices.
  • Serve the stuffed peppers with your favorite toppings. Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole are all great options.

Conclusion:

Black bean stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give black bean stuffed peppers a try.

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