Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers - 6 servings (6 half-peppers, stuffed) - from https://loveinmyoven.com/chorizo-stuffed-peppers/#tasty-recipes-17417-jump-target


Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 3 large bell peppers, halved, cored and seeds removed*
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb spicy chorizo
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- optional: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, for topping


Preparation:
1) First, get rice cooking (needs ~23 minutes + time to boil water). Add 1/3 cup rice to 0.5 cups of water in medium sauce pan. Bring rice to boil. Turn heat to low; wait 13 minutes. Remove from heat. Wait ~10 minutes. Stir regularly.

2) Preheat the oven to 375 F and add 1/4″ water to the bottom of a 9 x 13″ baking dish or similar sized casserole dish. Place the open bell peppers, arranged side by side, into the baking dish.

3) In a large pan on the stove, over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil and then add the diced onion, sauteeing for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant. Add the chorizo, and cook until the meat has browned. Drain any excess oil, if there is any. Or use extra tomato paste to emulsify extra oil. 

4) Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and chili powder. Add the black beans, cooked rice, and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.

5) Fill the peppers to the top with stuffing, about 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup. You may have leftover stuffing. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, and place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.

6) Remove the pan from the oven, and remove the foil, sprinkling the remaining cup of shredded cheese over the tops of the peppers. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the peppers are fork tender. Place the pan under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to turn the cheese to a golden brown. Serve immediately, with avocado, cilantro and sour cream (optional).