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    Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Southwestern Stuffed Mini-Peppers

    5 from 2 votes
    Posted October 12, 2016 (last updated April 30, 2018) by Wendy Polisi

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    These Southwestern Stuffed Mini-Peppers are the perfect easy game day menu that you can feel good about serving.  Vegetarian and Gluten Free.
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    It is no secret that I love football season.

    This year, my beloved alma mater is not so fun to watch, but that doesn't mean I am not still enjoying myself. When the plays start to make me nervous, I head to the kitchen.

    Homegating is one of my favorite things in the world.
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    I love the simplicity of game day recipes. Somehow it never seems like work to put it together. And let's not forget the yummy factor. There is something about a table full of appetizers that never fails to excite my taste buds.

    Most weeks, we pick a menu theme, and one of our favorites is Southwestern.
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    We love to eat adventurously on game day, and today I am sharing with you two of my favorites: Southwestern Stuffed Mini-Peppers and Black Bean Taquitos. Both of these vegetarian recipes are crowd pleasers that you will find yourself craving again and again.

    The Southwestern Stuffed Mini-Peppers can be made ahead of time and baked when you are ready to serve them. The Black Bean Taquitos may also be prepped ahead.

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    Open a bag of chips and put out a bowl of salsa, and you've got a simple game day menu that everyone will love.

     

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    5 from 2 votes

    Southwestern Stuffed Mini-Peppers & Black Bean Taquitos

    These Southwestern Stuffed Mini-Peppers are the perfect easy game day menu that you can feel good about serving.  Vegetarian and Gluten Free.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time17 mins
    Total Time32 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces sweet mini-peppers
    • 1 ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
    • 1 cup corn
    • ½ cup salsa
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar
    • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place peppers on baking sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
    • Once cool use a small knife to cut a long opening in the side of the pepper, leaving the stem and bottom in tact. Soup out seeds from the pepper and discard. Chop up the peppers that were cut from the side.
    • In a bowl combine black beans, corn, salsa and cheddar. Divide among peppers. Return to the prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, combine sour cream, lime just and lime zest in a small bowl.
    • Drizzles sour cream mixture over the peppers and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2090IU | Vitamin C: 74.3mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1.2mg

    If You Like These Southwestern Stuffed Peppers You May Also Like:

    • Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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    1. Debra Hawkins

      October 18, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      This is my kind of meal and I love that they are so colorful!! This is a great appetizer!

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    2. Vicky Perreault

      October 18, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Love Pace salsa for a truly authentic flavor. I love everything about this dish, but the bold colors just make it jump off the page and set my mouth to watering. Yum!

      Reply
    3. Cynthia @craftoflaughter

      October 18, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      I love game day food and I love southwestern. I dont need anymore convincing, I need to make this SOON

      Reply
    4. Amanda Love

      October 19, 2016 at 4:29 am

      This sounds so amazing! I bet my boys would love this too. It's perfect for game day! I'm sure it's going to be a hit with the guests as well, if you're hosting a viewing party!

      Reply
    5. Taylor Smith

      October 19, 2016 at 5:21 am

      Wow that is the best appetizer I have seen! They look PERFECT for a get together with friends for a game night, even!!! I love it

      Reply
    6. Kim

      October 19, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      I love a Southwest flavors! This looks awesome for a tailgate party too. I love the peppers!

      Reply
    7. Nicole Cochingco Escat

      October 19, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      These are all sounds delicious. I want to learn new recipe

      Reply
    8. Carolyn

      October 19, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      I am all about home-gating too. We usually watch 1 or 2 games each weekend. These recipes look delicious, making me want mexican tonight.

      Reply
    9. Jena Proctor

      October 19, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      my family and I love tex mex, so this would be a hit in my house!

      Reply
    10. Hannah Adkins

      October 23, 2016 at 3:43 am

      MMM Those black bean taquitos look mouth watering! It would be fun to make a fun sour cream based dip to go with! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    11. Maria - Tough Cookie Mommy

      October 23, 2016 at 4:52 am

      This meal is just full of flavors. I haven't sampled a lot of Southwestern cuisine but this looks really delicious.

      Reply
    12. Karina Pacheco

      October 24, 2016 at 6:49 am

      This looks so yummy and refreshing. So many yummy flavors in this dish. Can't wait to make it for my husband and I to enjoy 🙂

      Reply
    13. CourtneyLynne Storms

      October 24, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Omg can we say yum?!?! These Black Bean Taquitos look absolutely amazing!!!!! Must give your recipe a try!!!!

      Reply
    14. Shannon Graham

      September 02, 2017 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      I've never thought about stuffing smaller peppers before!

      Reply

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