Corn Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 8 large green peppers
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 3 c. cooked rice
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (11 oz.) can Mexican style corn, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 c. chopped walnuts
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
• 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• jalapeno slices (for garnish)