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Photo:Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6
Active Time:40 mins
Active Time:
40 mins
Total Time:1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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These deliciousSweet Potato-Black Bean Stuffed Peppersare more than just a tasty recipe—they’re an anti-inflammatory–friendly dinner! These colorful bell peppers hold a warm blend of sweet potatoes, beans and brown rice. Sweet potatoes are great for inflammation because they’re loaded with beta carotene, while fiber-rich beans help support gut health. Keep reading for our top tips, tricks and creative variations to help you whip up these stuffed peppers for dinner tonight!
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
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Ingredients
6smallassorted-colorbell peppers(about6oz.each)
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1½cupschopped scallions, divided
1mediumsweet potato, scrubbed and chopped (about1½cups)
1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1(10-ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1(8.8-ounce) packagemicrowaveable brown rice, preparedaccording to package instructions
2½tablespoonsfinely choppedfresh cilantro, divided
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
Directions
Flip the peppers cut-sides up in the baking dish; divide the sweet potato mixture evenly among the peppers, mounding and pressing lightly if needed. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake until the peppers are tender, the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons scallions and ½ tablespoon cilantro.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have leftovers, they heat up nicely in the microwave. Cook them on High for about 2 minutes or until warmed throughout.
Yes. Prebaking the peppers helps soften them and lets out some of their moisture so the filling doesn’t get soggy. They should be just slightly soft. It’s best to bake them cut-side down so they hold their shape.
EatingWell.com, December 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)346Calories15gFat38gCarbs17gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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