Mexican Shrimp Stuffed Pepper

  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1/2 C. Avocado1 oz Lime Juice1/2 C. Squash, small dice1 ea. Hot Chili Pepper, minced1/2 C. Black Beans2 oz. Feta Cheese or queso fresco, crumbled1/4 C. Brown Rice1/4 C. Tomatoes, small dice1/4 C. Onion, small dice1 ea. Red Bell Pepper3 tbs. Cilantro, rough chopped3 tsp. Garlic, minced4 oz. Shrimp, choppedSalt and pepper to taste
Directions
Makes 1 Stuffed Pepper

-Soak beans overnight
-Boil rice until tender, set aside
-Saute onions until translucent, add chili peppers, garlic and squash. Cook until tender
-Add shrimp, cook through.
-Stir in black beans and rice
-Season with salt and pepper to taste
-Stir in 1 oz. cheese and 1tbs cilantro
-Squeeze in juice of 1/2 lime, stir
-Clean and remove the seed of red pepper, leaving it whole
-Stuff pepper with mixture
-Broil in oven until pepper is tender and filling is hot
-Garnish with avocado slices, tomato slices, cilantro, remaining cheese and lime wedge
-Serve warm


Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KFOLGER.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 757.6
  • Total Fat: 32.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 271.5 mg
  • Sodium: 916.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 77.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 23.7 g
  • Protein: 47.3 g

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