Grilled Black Bean And Rice-stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds removed
• 1 plum tomato, diced (roma)
• additional chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Recipe

• 1 heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. cut three 18x12-inch pieces heavy-duty foil. spray with cooking spray.
• 2 mix beans, rice, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, the oil, lime juice, garlic and salt. place 2 bell pepper halves on one side of each foil piece. fill with bean mixture.
• 3 fold foil over peppers so edges meet. seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
• 4 cover and grill packets over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until peppers are tender. place packets on serving platter. cut large x across top of each packet; fold back foil. sprinkle with tomato and additional cilantro.