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stuffed bell peppers turkey

Ground turkey stuffed peppers with black beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese, baked until tender.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 0.75 cup black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
  • 0.75 cup frozen corn
  • 1 count hot serrano pepper
  • 1 count ripe tomato, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 count red bell peppers
  • 0.33 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 9 tbsp shredded reduced-fat cheese
  • 1.5 tbsp chopped scallions

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large skillet, brown the turkey and season with salt.
  • When the turkey is browned, add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem.
  • Place peppers, cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 0.5 cup turkey mixture. Pour about 0.33 cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish.
  • Cover tightly with foil. Bake 50 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  • Remove foil, top each with 1.5 tbsp of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes.
  • Top with chopped scallions and serve with a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream if desired (optional).

Notes

Best served with a light salad for a balanced meal.