Stuffed Serrano Peppers

Name: Stuffed Serrano Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 Serrano peppers, halved and scooped of any seeds; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 tsp. cumin; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 Tbsp neutral oil, like avocado or canola; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup fresh or frozen corn; 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced; 1 can diced green chiles; ½ cup shredded cheese

For a quick and healthy weeknight meal, look no further than these delicious stuffed Serrano peppers.

Packed with vegetables, Southwestern spices and fibrous brown rice, this vegetarian spin on a classic dish will please even picky eaters at your house. It’s a great way to incorporate lots of garden-fresh vegetables into a single meal. And with everything coming together in under 30 minutes, there’s really no excuse to order takeout.

Helpful Hints

Use quick rice. If you are really looking to cut down on time, we suggest using a quick rice. Our absolute, hands-down favorite is the frozen brown rice at Trader Joe’s. Pop it in the microwave for three minutes for perfectly cooked, additive-free quick rice.

Crisp the rice–really. This vegetarian recipe might have you missing the crunch of meat. That’s why we suggest crisping the rice in a skillet before stirring in the other ingredients. You’ll get that crispy crunch that you love, cruelty-free.

Go rogue on the tomatoes. We have you using fresh, medium-sized tomatoes in this recipe, but that’s definitely not your only option. Try using cherry tomatoes straight from your garden or opt for canned, fire-roasted tomatoes for a quick and spicy alternative.

Get creative. We love a riffable recipe. Add in chorizo or ground beef for carnivores, try different kinds of beans or scoop on some sour cream when serving. Whatever lights your fire!