Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and delicious way to eat healthy this summer and year round! Get your kids to eat their veggies with this fun and simple recipe that is like nature's meal bowl!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings

Calories 345kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers , any color
15 oz can black beans , drained and rinsed
14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup Minute Rice Premium
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup water in slow cooker
1 cup shredded cheese blend

Instructions

Wash peppers, cut off tops and remove ribs and seeds
In a bowl, mix together beans, tomatoes, rice, seasonings and 1/2 cup water until well combined
Stuff into peppers until they are filled to the top
Add the other 1/2 cup water to bottom of slow cooker
Carefully place peppers into slow cooker, filling side up
Top evenly with cheese
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 until peppers are tender and rice is cooked

Notes

You will need at least a 5 quart slow cooker in order to fit 4 stuffed peppers

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