Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese
Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese feature tender peppers filled with spiced rice and hearty black beans, then blanketed in melty Swiss and warm tomato sauce. The balance of mild heat and creamy cheese makes this a cozy vegetarian centerpiece, perfect for weeknight dinners or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Combine the cooked rice with the black beans and chili powder.
- 4
Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds.
- 5
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice and bean mixture into the bottoms of the peppers. Lay a slice of cheese on top and repeat 3 more times, ending with cheese on top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers soften, about 45 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low to medium heat.
- 8
Slice the peppers in half, top with the tomato sauce, and serve.
- Calories 1222.71 kcal High 61%
- Protein 56.5 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 143.8 g 52%
- Total Fat 50.54 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 21.3 g High 107%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.47 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1038.78 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 23.39 g Good Source 84%
- Total Sugars 28.38 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 1072.74 mg Good Source 83%
- Iron 9.23 mg Good Source 51%
- Potassium 2701.85 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin A 354.67 mcg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin C 33.64 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chili Powder, Green Bell Pepper, and Sliced Swiss Cheese. Each serving provides about 1222.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chili Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Sliced Swiss Cheese, Tomato Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1222.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese healthy?
- Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Beans, and Swiss Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 1222.71 calories and 56.5 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1038.78 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.3 g (107% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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