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Stuffed Bell Peppers

A delicious and healthy stuffed bell peppers recipe filled with ground turkey, rice, black beans, and vegetables, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1.5 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained, 15.25 ounces
  • 1 can sweet corn drained, 15.25 ounces
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 4 whole red bell peppers fresh
  • 1 cup reduced fat Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the red bell peppers, slice off the tops, and remove the seeds. Stand each pepper upright in a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add cumin and salt, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  4. Combine the cooked rice with the turkey mixture. Stuff each pepper with the mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

A simple, nutritious dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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