Blast Of Color Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

Gluten Free
Health score
49%
Blast Of Color Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
45 min.
4
487kcal
33.6%sweetness
100%saltiness
15.98%sourness
15.16%bitterness
64.25%savoriness
56.36%fattiness
100%spiciness

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These Mexican stuffed bell peppers are a blast of color and flavor! They're filled with a hearty mixture of rice, chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, then baked to perfection. The best part? They're gluten-free and ready in just 45 minutes. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and flavorful lunch. With a variety of flavors and textures, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of rice, chicken, and beans provides a good source of protein and fiber, while the addition of corn and peppers adds a burst of sweetness and crunch. Topped with melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream, these stuffed peppers are a delicious and satisfying meal. The spices and chili seasoning give it a nice kick, while the garlic and onion add depth of flavor. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious meal that's sure to impress, look no further than these Mexican stuffed bell peppers!

Ingredients

  • large bell pepper halved seeded
  • large bell pepper halved seeded
  • cup black beans rinsed drained
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut chopped
  • tablespoons pepper flakes diced green fire roasted
  • teaspoons chili seasoning 
  • cup brown rice cooked
  • cup corn kernels frozen
  • servings garlic crushed
  • tablespoons cheddar cheese shredded low fat
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red
  • large roma tomatoes seeded chopped
  • tablespoons cream light sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine rice, chicken, corn, tomato, onion, black beans, 1/2 cup cheese, garlic, green chile, and chili seasoning in a large bowl.Line a baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.Stuff bell peppers with chicken mixture by firmly pressing mixture into the pepper and mounding on top.Top each pepper with 1/2 tablespoon of cheese.
  3. Bake for 30 40 minutes until pepper is just tender.Top with 1/2 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein34.9%
Fat24.29%
Carbs40.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.3
Glycemic Load
12.5
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.43652173913%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
2mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.93mg

Taste

Sweetness:
33.6%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
15.98%
Bitterness:
15.16%
Savoriness:
64.25%
Fattiness:
56.36%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.28kcal
24.36%
Fat:13.77g
21.18%
Saturated Fat:4.13g
25.83%
Carbohydrates:52.03g
17.34%
Net Carbohydrates:38.83g
14.12%
Sugar:17.04g
18.94%
Cholesterol:119.23mg
39.74%
Sodium:564.41mg
24.54%
Protein:44.5g
89%
Vitamin C:435.19mg
527.5%
Vitamin A:11038.09IU
220.76%
Manganese:1.25mg
62.54%
Folate:240.69µg
60.17%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
59.92%
Fiber:13.21g
52.83%
Vitamin E:5.69mg
37.94%
Potassium:1077.74mg
30.79%
Magnesium:105.52mg
26.38%
Phosphorus:261.85mg
26.19%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.17%
Vitamin B3:4.82mg
24.09%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.77%
Vitamin K:19.34µg
18.42%
Iron:3.12mg
17.35%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.77%
Zinc:2.06mg
13.76%
Copper:0.24mg
12.04%
Calcium:99.27mg
9.93%
Selenium:3.05µg
4.36%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.41%