Mexicali Stuffed Peppers

By christoph

Black beans and corn are mixed with jalapeno peppers, farmers cheese and spices to make a tasty filling for these roasted peppers. Perfect side dish for your next fiesta.

Ingredients

• 3 large green peppers halved and seeded
• 1 can black beans drained
• 1 cup corn
• ½ cup diced fresh tomato
• 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
• ½ cup onion diced
• ½ cup farmers cheese crumbled
• 2 tablespoons taco sauce more or less to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded for topping

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from jamesandeverett.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Cut the peppers in half and remove seeds.
In a mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, jalapeno, onion, farmers cheese, taco sauce, lime juice, and spices.
Fill the pepper halves with the bean and corn mixture.
Top with grated cheese and a drizzle of taco sauce.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 30 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
Cooks Notes
These peppers are a fantastic way to get your family to eat a boat load of veggies.



Add more peppers and chili powder for a spicier version, or leave them out totally if you prefer.