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Stuffed Banana Peppers

Deliciously stuffed banana peppers filled with a savory mixture of cheese, rice, and spices, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 Banana Peppers halved and seeded
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice white or brown
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Black Beans cooked and drained
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for drizzling
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the banana peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded cheese, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic. Mix well.
Stuff the Peppers
  1. Stuff each banana pepper half with the filling mixture. Place them in a baking dish.
Bake
  1. Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed peppers and season with salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your stuffed banana peppers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as ground meat or different vegetables.

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