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Stuffed Peppers

Delicious and customizable stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey, rice, beans, and vegetables, perfect for family dinners or leftovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) For topping
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
  4. Add cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, mixing well.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  6. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Feel free to swap ground turkey for ground beef, chicken, or a plant-based meat substitute. Add more vegetables like diced zucchini or chopped spinach to boost nutrition. For extra spiciness, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Use other types of cheese for variation.