I promised one more idea for a red-and-green dish to celebrate the holidays, but Southwestern Stuffed Peppers with Black Beans and Green Chiles will make a delicious dinner any time of year. This recipe uses my favorite techniques for stuffed peppers. First, I start with raw peppers so they aren't too soft by the time the filling cooks. Second, I trim the bottom ends of the peppers flat so they stand up in the dish. Third, I chop the trimmed parts to add more pepper flavor to the filling, which in this recipe includes black beans, diced green chiles, cooked rice, tomatoes, and grated cheese.
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