Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- 6 large bell peppers, any color
- ¼ cup water, for the baking dish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can black beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup salsa, divided
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced, for serving (optional)
Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the peppers and pull out the seeds and white ribs. If a pepper won't stand up, shave a thin slice off the bottom without cutting through.
- Stand the peppers in a 9x13 baking dish and pour the water into the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake to soften the peppers.
- While they bake, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft.
- Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika and stir until fragrant.
Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, salt and 1/2 cup of the salsa and cook until hot.
- Stir in the cilantro.
- Spoon the filling into the peppers, packing it lightly, and top each with some of the remaining salsa.
- Bake uncovered until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot.
- Serve topped with avocado.