Crystal Margarine Recipes
Prep: 1 hour 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
These stuffed peppers taste as good as they look. Seasoned with warm, smoky spices with onions, cheese, and corn, this quick and easy dinner is the ultimate healthy comfort meal. Even better, black beans are high in protein and fibre, making these a healthy dish for everyone to enjoy.
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ingredients
Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
2
red bell peppers
1/2
medium sized onion, diced
1
clove garlic, minced
4 tbsp
Crystal Margarine
425g / 15 oz
canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup
water
2 tsp
cumin
2 tsp
chili powder
1/2 tsp
smoked paprika
1/2 tsp
salt
a pinch
cayenne pepper
1/2 cup
canned corn
1/2 cup
shredded cheese
For Serving
fresh cilantro
salsa
sour cream
directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut a slit through the entire length of each of the peppers and remove the seeds. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, until the skins are softened and beginning to blister.
- Heat Crystal Margarine in a small saucepan set over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, until beginning to soften and turn translucent.
- Stir in black beans along with the water and corn.
- Add the spices. Stir, reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for 15 minutes or until the water has reduced.
- Divide the black bean mixture and scoop into the red pepper halves. Top with shredded cheese
- Turn the oven up to broil (500°F / 260°C) and place on the middle rack of the oven.
- Broil for 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Garnish with fresh cilantro, salsa, and sour cream to taste.
Chef’s Notes:
- Feel free to use your favourite coloured pepper and other types of beans such as kidney or navy beans.
