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- Now it just remains to be seen if I can lay off the treats long enough to fit into that wedding dress! :)
- One Year Ago: Korean Style Steak and Sweet Chili Green Beans
- Two Years Ago: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Three Years Ago: Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate and Chickpeas
- Meatless Mexican Stuffed Peppers
- Recipe type: Main
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 30 mins
- Serves: 6
- This quick and easy meatless main dish is full of flavour, not to mention loads of heart-healthy fiber and protein.
- Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized bell peppers (red or green)
- 2½ cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (540 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups frozen corn niblets
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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