Southwest Stuffed Peppers Light Recipes

SOUTHWEST STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in 1/2 cup tomatoes, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add remaining water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/3 cup beef mixture. , Top with the remaining tomatoes. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, green onions and grape tomatoes if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
• Bring 2 cups vegetable broth and butter to a boil in a small covered pot. Add rice, reduce heat to low and cook 18 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Split peppers lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving stems in tact. Grill peppers on hot grill pan for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let cool enough to handle.
• To a medium skillet over moderate heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and onion. Saute onion 2 or 3 minutes. Add cooked rice to the pan and stir in peas and taco sauce. Season rice with salt and pepper.
• Load up pepper halves with seasoned rice. Top rice filled peppers with chopped cilantro or parsley and scallions.

SOUTHWEST STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 375ºF.
• Combine coating mix and seasonings in medium bowl; stir in cheese. Reserve 1/2 cup cheese mixture. Mix remaining cheese mixture with beans, corn, zucchini and rice.
• Brush pepper halves with oil; fill with bean mixture. Top with reserved cheese mixture.
• Cover grill grate (over unlit burner) with foil. Place peppers on foil; cover grill with lid. Grill 25 to 30 min. or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through, monitoring for consistent grill temperature and rearranging peppers occasionally to prevent burning.