Description
A healthy and flavorful twist on tacos, these Turkey Taco Stuffed Peppers are loaded with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, corn, and cheese, all baked inside sweet bell peppers.
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, black beans, corn, and salsa. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Place bell pepper halves in a baking dish, cut side up. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each pepper.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use different colored bell peppers for a vibrant presentation.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Swap ground turkey with ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- Serve with avocado or a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg