Baked Stuffed Peppers

3 bell peppers

1/2 can dark red kidney beans

1/2 cup cooked rice

1/2 cup salsa

1/4 plus 3 tbsp shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bring a large pot of water to boil. Cut peppers in half through stem. Remove and discard seeds and membrane. Boil peppers for 6 minutes. Meanwhile rinse and drain beans. Combine beans in a bowl with cooked rice, salsa, and 1/4 cup cheese. Mix well. Drain peppers and place in a greased baking dish. Spoon rice mixture into peppers and cover pan with foil. Bake 10 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.