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Fontina-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 10 sweet mini bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 5 oz Carr Valley Fontina cheese shredded and divided (1 1/4 cups)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Line a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes; Combine the rice, corn, black beans, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder and cumin in a bowl.
  • Gently stir in 3/4 cup fontina.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon filling into bell peppers.
  • Place on prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle each with remaining fontina.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until filling is heated through.
  • Serve immediately.