Slow-Cooked Southwest Stuffed Peppers - Vegetarian - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium sweet red peppers or 4 medium green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds and pith removed
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (1 cup)
3/4 cup salsa
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup uncooked converted long grain rice
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and white pith. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine the beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin. Spoon into peppers. Place in 5-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Serve with sour cream if desired.