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stuffed peppers

A delicious recipe for stuffed peppers filled with flavorful ingredients such as ground turkey, rice, vegetables, and cheese. Perfect for a hearty and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
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 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 Large, with tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup reduced fat Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the red bell peppers and slice off the tops. Remove the seeds and membranes. Stand each pepper upright in a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat. Add cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. While the filling simmers, cook the Jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  4. Mix the cooked rice into the skillet with the turkey mixture until well combined. Remove from heat.
  5. Fill each prepared bell pepper with the turkey and rice mixture. Place filled peppers in the baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the tops with cheese and cover with foil. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve the stuffed peppers hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

This recipe makes a flavorful and healthy dinner option that can be customized with your favorite ingredients.