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Grilled Black Bean- and Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 9, 2008
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Grill a veggie bean fiesta and have it on the table in 30 minutes.

Grilled Black Bean- and Rice-Stuffed Peppers

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 11
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut three 18x12-inch pieces heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

180 Calories
5g Total Fat
7g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
4g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 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 Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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