Southern Stuffed Green Chili Peppers [Free of: Oil, Gluten, Soy, Nuts and Dairy]

Today we enjoyed Southern Stuffed Green Chili Peppers. I had some in the fridge begging to be used and I knew just the trick, stuff them. Not with meat and cheese but with rice, black beans, spices, salsa and tomatoes. The flavors harmonize with a hint of sweet from vine ripened tomatoes and spice from the spices and pepper.

The aroma of the peppers broiling and the filling sauteing is enough to bring wondering eyes over to see how things are coming along. Fresh broiled peppers are stuffed and served, the test..how is it. Does it taste as good as it smells? Yes! Absolutely delicious my husband raved! A winner in our home and I hope in your home too. The added black beans make it exceptionally healthy. An article I was reading states "beans are one of the most nutritionally well rounded foods on the planet. They have high amounts of protein and carbohydrates as well as large quantities of RDAs for micronutrients and minerals." Enjoy this heart-healthy plant-based meal! Bon Appétit!

Total Time: 30 Minutes | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 20 Minutes | Serves 4

Southern Stuffed Green Chili Peppers [Free of: Oil, Gluten, Soy, Nuts and Dairy]

• 4 Green Peppers
• 1 Cups Cooked Rice
• 1 Green Onion - Sliced
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Broth or Water
• 1 Cup Salsa
• 1 Cup Chopped Vine Ripened Tomatoes
• 1 Cup Cooked Black Beans
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes and Cayenne to taste

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Peaceful Preparation:

1. Turn the oven on the broil setting. While the oven is heating place 1 cup of white rice and 2 cups of water in a rice cooker. Press cook.
2. While the rice is cooking, slice the green chili peppers in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds and ribs.
3. Place the peppers on a pan, skin facing upward. Broil 7 minutes. Flip and broil 7 additional minutes. Based on the thickness of the pepper, it may need to go longer. I found 2 were done, and the others still had to go an additional 5+ minutes.
4. While the peppers are in the oven, chop the green onion, in a cast iron skillet or preferred pan saute the black beans and green onion in the vegetable broth or water base. Add 1 cup of salsa, the vine ripened tomatoes, and spices. Add 2 cups of the cooked rice, save remainder for future meals. Stir to combine and heat throughout. 
5. Stuff the broiled peppers with filling and serve! Opt to add vegan cheese and broil a couple extra minutes to melt and serve with cilantro.