Ingredients:
4 medium bell peppers, halved and seeded ( of choice red, green or yellow)
1 (6 1/4 ounce) boxes zesty southwestern rice mix
8 ounces cheddar cheese ( 1 1/2 cups diced and 1/2 cup shredded)
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 F; have a baking dish ready.
Arrange peppers, cut side down, in baking dish; pour in 1/4 cup water; cover tightly with foil bake 20 minutes, or until peppers are tender; Drain peppers on paper towels.
While peppers cook; prepare rice mix as box directs; cool slightly, then stir in diced cheese.
Fill peppers with with rice & cheese mixture; arrange in baking dish; sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Bake, uncovered about 5 minutes until cheese melts, garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 60 min.