Taco Stuffed Peppers
Delicious and healthy taco stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey and beans.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 each bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup frozen corn
- 8 ounces salsa or red enchilada sauce
- 0.75 cup shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, then spray it with cooking spray.
- Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove the core and seeds, and place them on the baking sheet cut side up. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground turkey, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and crumble the turkey until it's no longer pink. Stir in the black beans, corn, green chiles, cilantro, and salsa or enchilada sauce. Adjust seasoning and bring to a simmer.
- Remove the peppers from the oven, discard any liquid inside, and evenly fill each half with the turkey mixture. Bake for another 10 minutes, then top with shredded cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground turkey with plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh.