Grilled Black Bean and RiceStuffed Peppers

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Grilled Black Bean- and Rice-Stuffed Peppers

 

Grill a veggie bean fiesta and have it on the table in 30 minutes.

 

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed

3/4 cup cooked white rice

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 large bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds removed

1 plum (Roma) tomato, diced

Additional chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

 

 

1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut three 18x12-inch

pieces heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.

2. Mix beans, rice, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, the oil, lime juice,

garlic and salt. Place 2 bell pepper halves on one side of each foil

piece. Fill with bean mixture.

3. Fold foil over peppers so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-

inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and

expansion.

4. Cover and grill packets over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until

peppers are tender. Place packets on serving platter. Cut large X

across top of each packet; fold back foil. Sprinkle with tomato and

additional cilantro.

 

Makes:6 servings

Nutrition Information

 

1 Serving: Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g

(Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 105mg;

Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 4g); Protein 7g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 6%; Iron

10% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

Source: monster-recipes/