Stuffed Bell Peppers

Preparing the Bell Peppers Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the bell peppers in a baking dish, cut side up.

Preparing the Filling In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, onion, zucchini, shredded cheese, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Filling the Bell Peppers Divide the filling mixture evenly among the bell peppers, pressing the mixture down gently to fill the peppers completely. Top the filled peppers with an additional sprinkle of shredded cheese.

Making the Sauce In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spoon the sauce over the filled bell peppers, covering them generously.

5.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Final Touch Garnish the stuffed bell peppers with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy this delicious and colorful dish with your favorite sides!