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Black Bean Stuffed Mini Pepper Bites - A protein-packed snack, or fun party appetizer! Mini bell peppers stuffed with refried black beans and topped with cheese. | foxeslovelemons.com

Black Bean Stuffed Mini Pepper Bites

This is a protein-packed snack to help you get through the day. I think these peppers are made for appetizers! Who wants to cut them up?
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Ingredients

  • 1 package mini bell peppers 8 ounces
  • ½ can refried black beans 15 ounce
  • 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or other hot sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; use small spoon to gently remove seeds and white membranes from inside of peppers. Use spoon to fill each pepper half with beans.
  • Place peppers filled side-up on rimmed baking pan; transfer to oven and bake 8 minutes. Sprinkle peppers with cheese; bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve peppers garnished with cilantro and hot sauce.
Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 523mg, Potassium: 47mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 340IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 205mg, Iron: 1mg
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