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Dairy
Easy
4 Servings
Allergens 
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1 Hour
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Submitted by Mary Hawkes
This grain and veggie dish pops with flavors of the southwest, capturing rice, beans, corn, spinach, and Mexican spices in colorful peppers.
2 large red, yellow or orange bell peppers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 and 1/4 cups salsa or picante sauce, divided use (heat of your choice)
1 cup chopped fresh baby spinach leaves
2/3 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 cup cooked brown or white rice (or grain of your choice)
3/4 cup canned black beans, well rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups diced or shredded Cheddar cheese, divided use
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 to 4 tablespoons roasted, salted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
Cilantro
Preheat oven to 425˚F. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds. Place halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet. Roast 10 to 12 minutes or until just starting to get tender.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add onions. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic; stirring, sauté 1 minute. Add 1 cup salsa, spinach, corn, cumin and oregano. Bring to a simmer; stir in rice and beans. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Gently stir in 1 cup cheese and cilantro.
Lower oven to 400˚F. Evenly stuff peppers with mixture; place peppers in medium baking dish (10-inch square works well). Spread tops with remaining salsa. Place 3 tablespoons water in bottom of pan. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 20 minutes or until very hot. Top with remaining cheese. Return to oven, uncovered, and bake for 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish tops with pepitas and cilantro, if desired.
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