Grilled Black Bean- and Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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

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The Quick Take:

Calories 180
Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 1g
Sodium 180mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 45),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 5g; 5%
(Saturated Fat 1g, 1% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 180mg; 180%;
Total Carbohydrate: 26g; 26%
(Dietary Fiber 8g 8% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 6g; 6%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%;
Vitamin C: 60%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

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

Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1: can (15 oz) Progresso® 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

Directions

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.

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Expert Tips

Black beans are loaded with fiber--the soluble kind that helps to lower blood cholesterol. Start slowly so you have time to get used to more fiber.

These meatless stuffed bell peppers can be served as a main dish with salad and bread, or they make a nice side dish with pork chops or chicken.

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Posted 6/23/2010 9:38:06 AM REPORT ABUSE who_me333 said:

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These peppers were bland even with the lime juice and cilantro.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 09/26/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.