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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful, comforting, and customizable — stuffed bell peppers are a simple way to turn everyday ingredients into a satisfying, cozy meal for one.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bell pepper any color you like
  • ½ cup cooked rice white, brown, or quinoa
  • ¼ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup ground meat turkey, chicken, or beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbs shredded cheese optional, for topping
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the top off the bell pepper and remove seeds. Brush the outside lightly with olive oil.
  3. In a small pan, sauté the ground meat (if using) until cooked through.
  4. In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, beans, cooked meat, tomato sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff the bell pepper with the mixture, pressing gently so it’s full but not overflowing.
  6. Place the stuffed pepper in a small baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese (if using), and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese melts and the pepper is tender.

Notes

Optional cozy touches:
  • While it’s baking, put on some of your favorite Italian classics (Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra) or a soundtrack like The Big Night to make the kitchen feel less lonely.
  • Light a scented candle, pour yourself a drink, and savor the little ritual of cooking for yourself.
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