Description
Vibrant, protein-packed stuffed peppers filled with savory ground turkey, black beans, and zesty salsa. A perfect healthy dinner or meal prep option that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
– 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops removed
– 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey (93%)
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 small yellow onion, diced
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
– 1 cup cooked brown rice
– 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
– 1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp onion powder
– Salt/Pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean peppers and remove seeds. Place in baking dish.
2. Sauté: Cook onion in oil until soft. Add turkey and cook until browned.
3. Combine: Add spices, beans, rice, corn, and salsa. Simmer 2 mins.
4. Stuff: Fill peppers. Add 1/4 cup water to dish bottom.
5. Bake: Cover with foil, bake 30 mins. Uncover, add cheese, bake 15 mins.
Notes
– Low Carb: Use cauliflower rice.
– Spicy: Add cayenne pepper.
– Storage: Fridge 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 630
- Fat: 18
- Protein: 6