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Ground Turkey and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, black beans, corn, and spices, baked until tender and topped with melted cheese.
Prep 20 min
Cook 40 min
Total 1h
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Stuffed Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- 1
Prep Peppers
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish. You can lightly steam or microwave the pepper halves for 3-5 minutes to soften them slightly if you prefer a softer pepper.
- 2
Cook Turkey Mixture
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Filling
Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and cooked quinoa or rice (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- 4
Stuff Peppers
Spoon the turkey and bean mixture evenly into the prepared pepper halves. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- 5
Bake
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6
Serve
Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition per serving: 400 cal · 32g protein · 35g carbs · 15g fat · 9g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
