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Spicy Cheesy Cauli-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Spicy Cheesy Cauli-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Spicy Cheesy Cauli-Stuffed Bell Peppers

with Tex-Mex Spices, Zesty Rice & Lime Crema

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 16, 2024

Bold Southwest flavors abound in these roasted bell peppers stuffed with spiced rice and cauliflower. After filling the peppers, you’ll sprinkle them with a blend of Mexican-style cheeses and bake to melty, bubbly perfection. Zesty lime crema adds cool creaminess to the peppers, while lime-infused rice rounds out this flavorful meal.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit

Green Bell Pepper

½ cup

White Rice

1 unit

Onion

1 unit

Lime

12 ounce

Riced Cauliflower

1 tablespoon

Fajita Spice Blend

1 unit

Tex-Mex Paste

3 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 cup

Mexican Cheese Blend

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Oil

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories690 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat16 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein22 g
Cholesterol70 mg
Sodium1310 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Small pot
Zester
Small Bowl
Large Pan

Instructions

Start Prep & Roast Peppers
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Halve bell peppers lengthwise; remove ribs and seeds. • Place bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle each half with oil; rub all over to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then arrange cut sides down. Roast on top rack until browned and softened, 15-18 minutes.

Cook Rice
2

• Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine rice, 3⁄4 cup water (11⁄2 cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 6.

Finish Prep
3

• Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Zest and quarter lime.

Cook Filling & Mix Crema
4

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice (draining first) and onion; season with Fajita Spice Blend, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and cauliflower are softened, 6-8 minutes. • Stir in Tex-Mex paste and 1⁄4 cup water (1⁄2 cup for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until combined, 30-60 seconds. Remove from heat. • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, half the lime zest, and juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4). Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Stuff Peppers
5

• Once bell peppers are done, remove sheet from oven. • Carefully flip and stuff with filling; sprinkle evenly with Mexican cheese blend. • Return to top rack and bake until cheese melts, 3-5 minutes.

Finish & Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in remaining lime zest and juice from two lime wedges (four wedges for 4 servings). • Divide rice between plates and top with stuffed peppers. Drizzle lime crema over stuffed peppers. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

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