Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with ground turkey, beans, and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 large bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ground turkey. Cook, stirring frequently, until turkey is browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in diced bell peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until peppers start to soften.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, and cooked brown rice. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and the mixture is heated through.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the skillet and cover for 2 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can also be modified by adding different vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg