Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers
Discover the perfect weeknight meal with these Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers! Bursting with flavor and packed with nutritious ingredients, this recipe uses lean ground turkey and an array of colorful vegetables to create a satisfying dish that everyone in the family will love. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these stuffed peppers are not only customizable but also make for great leftovers or freezer meals. Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or prepping for a special occasion, these delicious taco-stuffed bell peppers will surely impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups tomato salsa
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Olive oil spray or 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking dish with olive oil.
- Halve the bell peppers, remove seeds, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook ground turkey until browned. Add onions, garlic, taco seasoning, corn, and black beans; cook briefly.
- Stir in salsa and brown rice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper half with the filling, top with cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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