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stuffed peppers

A delicious and flavorful stuffed peppers recipe with ground turkey, rice, and black beans, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.75 pound ground turkey
  • 1.5 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz can)
  • 1 can black beans (15.25 oz, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 can sweet corn (15.25 oz, drained)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 8 pieces red bell peppers
  • 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. Place them upright in a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned. Drain excess fat. Add cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  4. Stir cooked rice into the skillet mixture. Remove from heat. Stuff each pepper with the mixture, then cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with sliced green onions.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a Vegetarian option, omit the turkey and add more vegetables or beans.