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Southwest Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
  • 4 medium red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup low sodium canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1  jalapeño diced
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Flavor God Spicy Everything seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cooked rainbow quinoa
  • 1/2 cup Sargento Four Cheese Mexican Reduced Fat shredded cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Optional toppings: Plain greek yogurt diced green onions, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut peppers in half length-wise and remove seeds and stems.  Arrange peppers in oven safe dish, cut side up.
  • In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly tender.
  • Add ground turkey and season with Emeril's Cajun Seasoning.  Cook turkey while continuing to break apart with a spatula until cooked through.  Mix in black beans, corn, jalapeño, salsa and quinoa.
  • Stuff peppers with turkey mixture.  Pour broth into bottom of baking dish.  Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Uncover dish and top stuffed pepper halves with 1 tbsp cheese each.  Continue cooking uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 555mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g