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The Mexican Style Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers recipe was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however, all opinions expressed are my own.
Delightful Meatless Recipe for Mexican Style Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers
Sometimes we do to realize how much produce bounty we have locally that is why I wanted to make this Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers showcase what Florida farmers have in store this season.
Meet the star of this Mexican style recipe: the delicious Florida Bell Peppers!
There is no doubt that Florida farmers and those cultivating bell peppers make it easy for us to eat fresh produce year-round and making fabulous Mexican style recipes. You can Follow The Fresh by visiting their site HERE.
While browsing the site for seasonal produce information found many fabulous recipes. And one in particular that caught my eye: the Taco-Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers created by Chef Justin Timineri, an international culinary ambassador representing the state of Florida.
I used his recipe as an inspiration to create Mexican Style Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers with a meatless twist. How many times we have leftover rice and beans at home. I do not like to waste food. That is why I look for options on how to repurpose leftovers. And this recipe is the perfect option for that.
The stuffed peppers recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes!
This Mexican style recipe has four ingredients and two Mexican spices. It is ready in less than 30 minutes and you can enjoy as a main dish served over a bed of greens and topped with pico de gallo (optional) or as a side dish. I purchased all my ingredients at Publix, where you can find many of the Fresh From Florida produce just look for the label.
You can also find Florida grown produce in other supermarkets and local farmers markets too. Florida bell peppers are grown in various counties. Such as Palm Beach, Dade, Collier, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sumter, and Alachua. Florida produces around 30% of the national bell pepper acreage per University of Florida reports.
Serving the Mexican style bell peppers on a bed of greens for a full meal.
Florida bell peppers season goes from January through May and back again in November and December. You can learn more about what is the seasonal produce from Florida visiting Fresh From Florida site HERE.
Shopping at Publix for Fresh From Florida Produce and all the ingredients for this Mexican Style stuffed bell peppers.
Want more? Follow Fresh From Florida on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. They publish fantastic recipe ideas featuring fruits and veggies to inspire your family’s weekly menu.
But before you go try our Mexican Style Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers recipe today. Watch the step by step recipe tutorial below and follow the recipe card instructions. The Florida bell peppers are delightful!
Mexican Style Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 5 Florida bell peppers
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup grilled sweet corn from Florida
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon de sazón latino or chicken bouillon
- 1/2 cup Mexican shredded cheese or vegan cheese
Instructions
- Clean the Florida bell peppers with running water. Remove the core and the seeds.
- Prepare the rice stuffing mixing the rice with the beans and the sweet corn. Season with the spices.
- Stuff the peppers and add cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and you can pair with fresh pico de gallo and greens (optional)
Video
Notes
- The sweet corn is recommended to grill it for better flavor.
- Buy Florida sweet corn it is now in season!
- You can use canned black beans or homemade.
- This recipe is perfect for repurposing leftover rice and beans.
- This dish can be served as a side or as a main dish.
- Replace the cheese with vegan cheese.
I love stuffed bell peppers – it’s such a fun way to eat vegetables, and I love how you can make it different each an every time. Looks delicious!
What an AMAZING idea! This recipe really impresses. I really love peppers and this recipe is perfect for me. Very interesting combination of ingredients. I definitely want to try it and I’m sure it is very tasty. Thank you for sharing this great recipe! YUM!
These look so gorgeous! LOVE the video too, so helpful! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
I love stuffed peppers! These look really good! Perfect for a summer bbq!
What a great idea, these look delicious!
Stuffed peppers have become a favorite of mine. I love this version.
I love stuffed peppers. I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try!
These beautiful peppers have me thanking Florida for these peppers! This is a recipe my family would be sure to love.
Ohhhhh this makes me homesick. I grew up in Florida and I had no idea there was such a thing as Florida bell peppers. I will be looking for them on my next visit. And what a great idea for how to prepare them – so delicious!
I have never had stuffed bell peppers like this before, I really want to give this a try! These would be great to make for a meal or even a party.
I made stuffed peppers once and they didn’t turn out the best. I will try it your way and see if I have better luck!
Stuffed peppers have been on my to do list for a while now. Can’t wait to try your recipe. It looks delicious
Oh yummy! I hate tomato based stuffed peppers so my husband and I fight over which recipe to use all the time. I’ll have to give this one a shot next.
Such a great idea! I love finding creative ways to re-purpose leftovers.
I love that these are NOT stuffed with meat! I have a vegetarian at home, so anything to make dinner easier and for all of us to eat! This looks great!
This looks delicious!! Pinning this for Cinco De Mayo!
I love bell peppers. These stuffed peppers look so yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Mmm. My dad used to make similar stuffed pepper dishes when I was I kid, I’m excited to try these out!
Oh this looks so good! I love Spanish rice and black beans but never thought to po them into a bell pepper. Such a great idea! Thanks!
These look so good. We love stuffed peppers and yum I love the Mexican twist. totally trying these soon.
I love this recipe, simple with great ingredients. I love peppers but hubby hates them so i don’t eat them as often as i would like too!
Living on Long Island we get out bounty in a much smaller period of time. Florida veggies are amazing and how lucky to get that great produce year round. I am looking forward to making your stuffed peppers
I Love Mexican foods, so there’s no reason not to try this one. Looks delicious can’t wait to try!
I have never had stuffed peppers before, but this looks amazing! I seriously need to try it sometime.
My mum used to make these all the time for a healthy summer lunch! This recipe certainly brings back memories for me 🙂
I can’t even tell you the last time I had stuffed peppers! I love this very simple recipe, perfect for a lunch or a light dinner. Pinning this one for sure
How fun and yummy do these look? My 4 year old would love eating these!
Adriana, you’ve given stuffed peppers a whole new meaning with this recipe! They look so good and sounds delicious. I’d love one right now.
Love bell peppers any way I can get them!! Fill them with goodies like rice, beans, cheese and you’ve got me drooling. And what a great way to repurpose beans and rice.
I love living in Florida where we get to enjoy fresh produce twice a year. Stuffed peppers are my favorite and I love Mexican flavors.
Cheese, black beans and corn? I’m in. I love stuffed bell peppers! I always add meat but I think I love the simplicity of making it meatless. This looks so good, I’m sure I won’t miss the meat!
I absolutely love stuffed bell pepper and this has everything I love. The black beans and corn are my favorite. I am growing loads of bell pepper this year. Hopefully, I will be able to make this recipe with my homegrown peppers.
I made this at the weekend.
I had to use red peppers as I can’t eat the green ones!
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!
Even my children demolished it and they are big meat fans!
Thank you for a lovely recipe. Definitely be making this one again!
Hi Claire you made my day! I am so glad you liked this recipe and that your family enjoyed it too!
I like this idea of stuffed bell pepper with a very interesting combo. Great for outdoor gatherings.
Sounds really good. I don’ t think I’ve ever tried Florida bell peppers before. If one does not live in FL, can one still get these bell peppers in other places or states?