Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers

By Derek
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Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 2 Medium bell peppers
 ½ tbsp Olive oil
 ½ lb Lean ground turkey
 1 tsp Chili powder
 1 tsp Ground cumin
 ¼ cup Green onions, sliced
 ¼ cup No sugar added diced tomatoes
 ¼ cup Low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
 ¼ cup Quinoa, cooked
 ¼ cup Reduced fat shredded cheddar
1

Preheat oven to 400F.

2

Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Rub each pepper inside and out with olive oil then place cut side up on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake 8 minutes, until just tender.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

3

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp water over medium heat. Add ground turkey, chili powder and cumin. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring to break up, until cooked through. Add 1-2 Tbsp water at a time as needed to keep from sticking.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

4

Add green onions, tomatoes, black beans, and cooked quinoa. Toss to combine. Remove from heat.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

5

Remove peppers from the oven. Fill each pepper with turkey mixture then top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 Bell pepper

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 82.2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 21.9mg8%
Sodium 40.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 Medium bell peppers
 ½ tbsp Olive oil
 ½ lb Lean ground turkey
 1 tsp Chili powder
 1 tsp Ground cumin
 ¼ cup Green onions, sliced
 ¼ cup No sugar added diced tomatoes
 ¼ cup Low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
 ¼ cup Quinoa, cooked
 ¼ cup Reduced fat shredded cheddar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400F.

2

Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Rub each pepper inside and out with olive oil then place cut side up on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake 8 minutes, until just tender.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

3

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp water over medium heat. Add ground turkey, chili powder and cumin. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring to break up, until cooked through. Add 1-2 Tbsp water at a time as needed to keep from sticking.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

4

Add green onions, tomatoes, black beans, and cooked quinoa. Toss to combine. Remove from heat.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

5

Remove peppers from the oven. Fill each pepper with turkey mixture then top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling.

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers Bari Life

Southwestern Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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