Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers halved lengthwise, seeds removed; extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for filling; 2 garlic cloves grated; 2 jalapeños diced, more for topping; 2 scallions chopped; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp sea salt plus more for peppers; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; 3 cups cooked white jasmine rice; 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh or thawed frozen; 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese; avocado slices or guacamole for serving; lime wedges for serving

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Total40 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

4 red bell peppershalved lengthwise, seeds removed extra-virgin olive oilfor drizzling1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilfor filling2 garlic clovesgrated2 jalapeñosdiced, more for topping2 scallionschopped1 tsp lime zest1 1/2 tbsp lime juice1 tsp cumin1 tsp coriander1 tsp cayenne1 tsp sea saltplus more for peppers1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro3 cups cooked white jasmine rice1 1/2 cups cooked black beansdrained and rinsed1 1/2 cups corn kernelsfresh or thawed frozen1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese avocado slices or guacamolefor serving lime wedgesfor serving

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Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Oven broiler

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Method

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Pre-bake the peppers

Heat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Place pepper halves cut-side up, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes, then tip out any pooled liquid.

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Mix the filling

In a large bowl, stir olive oil, garlic, jalapeños, scallions, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and cilantro. Fold in rice, black beans, and corn until everything looks bright and coated.

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Stuff and melt

Scoop filling into the pepper halves and top with cheddar. Broil 2 to 5 minutes until the cheese bubbles and browns, or bake 10 to 15 minutes more at 450°F. Serve with avocado, lime, and extra jalapeño.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Stuffed Peppers

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment