Cheddar and Black Bean Stuffed Pepper Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cut into wide strips bell peppers
• 1/2 can (about 7 oz) drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 finely diced yellow onion
• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp chopped toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Toss bell pepper strips with avocado oil and arrange on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Mix black beans with onion, cumin, and chili powder; spoon onto pepper strips.

4. 4

   Top with shredded cheddar and bake 12 minutes until melted and bubbling.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with chopped toasted pumpkin seeds and serve warm.