1/2cupcanned black beansrinsed and drained (optional)
1/2cupfrozen corn
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/4teaspooncumin
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
4slicessharp cheddar cheese
1Tbsp.chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cut peppers in half; remove seeds. Place in a shallow baking dish, cut-side down. Bake in preheated 425°F oven 15 minutes or until skins begin to bubble and peppers are just tender.
Boil 3/4 cups water in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir in rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in salsa, beans and corn, and mix lightly. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
Fill baked peppers with rice mixture; cover with foil. Bake in preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and top with cheese slices. Continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.