With the rise in popularity of plant-based diets and dishes, combining them with dairy products can create a superfood power couple. For example, the cheddar cheese found in these Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers helps optimize nutrient absorption from the rice, black beans, corn and tomatoes to create a nutritious and delicious appetizer or meal.
Find more recipes that combine the goodness of dairy and plant-based foods at milkmeansmore.org.
VEGETARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS
6 large sweet bell peppers
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans plain (drained and rinsed if using canned beans)
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
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