Vegetarian Southwest Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil, separated
• 4-5 large bell peppers, cored and halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cooked mexican rice
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 cups corn kernels
• 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning, see recipe below
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 cups of shredded queso asadero or Mexican cheese blend
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Cilantro, chopped
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Hot sauce
• Tortilla chips