Directions

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Halve sweet pepper lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes.

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• Step 2

  For filling, in a small bowl combine rice, beans, tomato, 2 tablespoons of cheese, the southwest seasoning and salt. Divide filling between pepper halves. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in filling. Place in a 2-quart square baking dish. Pour the water into dish around pepper halves.

• Step 3

  Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Break an egg into a custard cup and slip into indentation in filling. Repeat with the remaining egg. Bake, covered, 15 minutes more or until egg whites are completely set or to desired doneness. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese and, if desired, cilantro.