Stuffed Green Sweet Bell Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large green bell peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup rice (I use brown rice for more texture)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Preparation

Fill a large pot half-full of water; bring to boiling.
Meanwhile, cut tops from green peppers; remove seeds. Chop sweet pepper tops; set aside.
Add whole peppers to boiling water; return to boiling. Reduce heat and cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or til just tender.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine pepper tops, black beans, corn, onion, uncooked rice, green chiles, salt and 1 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or til rice is tender.
Stir in cilantro and half the cheese; toss to mix. If necessary. let rice stand til water is absorbed.
Fill sweet peppers with rice mixture. Place in a 2 qt square baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, in a 400\u00b0F oven about 15 minutes or til cheese melts.