Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
(from Lawmom’s recipe box)
Source: Southwest Slow Cooking
Serves 3 peopleIngredients
- 3 large red peppers
- 1/2 cup instant rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (15-ounce) can green enchilada sauce
Directions
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Cut the tops off the peppers
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Remove the seeds and membranes
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In a bowl, stir together the rice, cheese, salsa, beans, and red pepper flakes
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Stuff each pepper with the mixture, place in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours
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After the rice is tender, cover the peppers with the green enchilada sauce
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Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce is warm