dinner · lunch · Peruvian-inspired

Aji-Lime Black Bean, Spinach & Polenta Stuffed Peppers

A tangy take on stuffed pepper, with black bean, spinach, and an aji-lime finish.

50 min 4 servings Easy $12.13 recipe est. · $3.03/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cup baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
  • 4 each large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 3 cup cooked polenta

Equipment

Baking dish

How to make it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 375°F. Mix the black bean, spinach, polenta, olive oil, salt, and lime juice, cumin, aji amarillo paste.

  2. 2

    Fill the bell pepper halves with the mixture and arrange in a baking dish.

  3. 3

    Bake until the bell pepper is tender and the filling is hot. Cook until the black bean is hot and the vegetables are tender.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days.

Reheat until steaming throughout.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, sesame-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free, vegan, vegetarian.

No major allergen is listed in the ingredients shown here. Packaged ingredients can vary, so always check labels and cross-contact information.

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