Black Bean And Jalapeno Jack Stuffed Bell Peppers (vegetarian)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 large red bell peppers
• 1 (8 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup wild rice
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup jalapeno jack cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot half full with water; bring to a boil. meanwhile, cut tops off of peppers and remove the seeds. chop pepper tops; set aside. add whole peppers to boiling water. reduce heat and cook, covered, for four minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combined the pepper tops, black beans, corn, onions, uncooked rice, salt and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. bring to a boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. stir in cilantro and half of the cheese; toss to mix.
• 3 fill peppers with rice mixture. place peppers in a glass baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes or till cheese melts.