Southwest Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Peppers
Red peppers are a great source of vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Southwest Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Peppers
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the red peppers and remove the seeds.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, black beans, corn, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Stuff each red pepper with the cream cheese mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve as an appetizer or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
