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Living by myself in Philly, I tend to like reusing ingredients from previous cooked meals from the day before to make a completely new dish–in this case it’s Rice and Beans Stuffed Bell Peppers. I use a rice cooker to cook my rice, so it’s always made in portions that will last me for almost a week because there’s no point in using a rice cooker just to make 1 serving’s worth of rice. This one is one of my lesser inventive dishes, but it’s quick and easy to make…Especially great for after a long day of work. Using leftover rice is best for this recipe so that it doesn’t become mushy and overcooked in the oven. I had rice and beans from the night before, along with some bell peppers, sitting in the fridge, just waiting to be used. I knew I could make a quick meal out of this. This also freezes well to enjoy again on a rainy day.
See below for my Rice and Beans Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe!
| Prep Time | 15 min |
| Cook Time | 30 min |
| Servings |
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- 4-6 Bell Peppers
- Leftover rice
- 1/2 can Black beans
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- shredded cheddar
- Half an onion chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp chicken flavoring (or bouillon) (I like using Lee Kum Kee brand)
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- Heat up a pan to a medium heat, fry the garlic until golden. Next up is the black beans. Stir fry it slightly in the garlic oil for about 3 minutes. Throw in the rice, onions, and seasonings. Stir until well-mixed. Lower the heat and let sit for about 2 minutes covered. Let all the flavors meld together. Uncover and gently give a quick stir and turn off heat.
- Preheat oven to 350. Wash and dry the bell peppers. Slice the tops off each pepper (try not to cut the tops too thin). Discard the seed and membranes.
- Fill the peppers with the rice and beans and top each with a sprinkle of the shredded cheddar. Put bell pepper tops back on to cover. Drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes.
You can buy Lee Kum Kee brand chicken powder at your local Asian grocery or Amazon. It's great for making a chicken broth when you don't have any chicken lying around in your fridge or freezer.
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