Stuffed Peppers | Whole Living Eat Well - Whole Living

Ingredients

• 6 medium assorted bell peppers (3 pounds)
• 1 large leek, white and light-green parts only, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 medium poblano pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 4 ounces button mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces)