Stuffed Bell Peppers

Update: Over the past year or two I have been learning a lot about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on our food supply that is concerning to me. Therefore, I can no longer support companies such as Morningstar that openly admit to using GMO ingredients in their products. I am currently looking for suitable substitutes to use in recipes like the one below. For more information on GMOs and alternatives to purchase, please check out Non-GMO Project.  

I'm honestly not a huge fan of green bell peppers. Why do I have them growing in my garden you ask? Good question. I get a little over zealous in the planting phase each year. Of course, the one thing I like the least in the garden is doing just fine. In the meantime, the cucumbers died within days, my squash has all but bit the dust, my basil is wilting, and I'm in a battle with stink bugs over the tomatoes. But those peppers, they are just fine. So in trying to use up several at one time, I went for stuffed peppers. There are so many directions one could go with that, but I was feeling tex-mex that particular evening. 

Ingredients:  
4 large bell peppers (any color variety would do), cut in half and core and seeds removed
1 package Morningstar Griller Crumbles (or the fake burger of your choice)
1 can vegetarian refried beans 
1 package taco seasoning (or some cumin and chili powder will do) 
about 1/2 cup salsa
1 small can sliced olives (optional)
some grated cheese

Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with foil and make two rows of pepper halves. 

While the oven is heating, in a skillet heat the griller crumbles and when thawed, add the beans, salsa, and taco seasoning and mix together well and let simmer for a couple minutes til hot. Fill each pepper with the mixture and then top with olives and sprinkle with cheese (cheddar is what I used here, but whatever you like is fine). 

Pop into the oven for about 20-30 minutes. Even though I'm not a big fan of peppers, I still really enjoyed these. Brian gave them a big thumbs up too, but he actually likes bell peppers.