Pepper Cups

Rice, corn, and cheese make a yummy filling to complement the flavor of the pepper.

Pepper Cups

Try something new with these delicious stuffed peppers. Rice, corn, and cheese make a yummy filling to complement the flavor of the pepper.

 

Nutrition Information
Serves 4
WIC Food Count 5+
Calories 221
Protein 5.6g
Carbohydrate 36.2g
Fat 6.8g
Sodium 379mg
Fiber 7.5g
Calcium 80mg
Iron 1mg

How to Make

Ingredients

2 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ cups brown rice, cooked
½ cup corn
2 cups tomatoes, diced
14 ounce can diced green chilies
¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

  1. Place pepper halves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes; drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet until golden.
  3. Add rice, tomatoes, green chilies, and corn to the skillet and mix well.
  4. Spoon mixture into pepper halves and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; sprinkle with cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more.
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