Vegetarian stuffed peppers

These vegetarian stuffed peppers are a delicious and healthy dinner option that's sure to satisfy. They're packed with brown rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, and seasoned with chili powder and cumin. Optional shredded cheddar cheese gives them a gooey finish.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, any color

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish.

3. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. Spoon the rice and bean mixture into the bell peppers, filling them to the top.

5. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the stuffed peppers.

6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 240

• Protein: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 42g

• Fat: 4g

• Fiber: 10g