Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

This easy Tex Mex inspired recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers is easy to make and totally delicious. Enjoy this vegetarian dish as a simple dinner or a tasty side dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 2 cups cooked and cooled rice (white or brown)
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided (see notes)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 4 large bell peppers, seeds and stems removed

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add the trivet insert to the Instant Pot...: Add the trivet insert to the Instant Pot and pour the water into the Instant Pot.
2. 2In a large bowl, stir together the rice...: In a large bowl, stir together the rice diced tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stuff each of the peppers with ¼ of the rice mixture.
3. 3Place the peppers in the Instant Pot, making...: Place the peppers in the Instant Pot, making sure they stand upright so the filling doesn’t spill out. Divide the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top of the peppers.
4. 4Attach the lid and ensure the valve is...: Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the sealing position. Cook on Pressure Cook-High for 10 minutes. Then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Switch the valve to venting and allow any additional pressure to release.
5. 5Serve the peppers garnished with chopped cilantro or...: Serve the peppers garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.