Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and satisfying weeknight dinner option that brings the flavors of tacos into a healthy, colorful dish. These bell peppers are not only visually appealing but also packed with lean turkey, beans, and fresh vegetables, making them a nutritious choice for the whole family. Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe can be prepped ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort. Bursting with flavor and customizable to your taste, these stuffed peppers are sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn (Mexicorn or roasted)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups tomato salsa
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or sharp cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking dish with olive oil.
- Halve the bell peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, and place cut-side up in the dish. Season with olive oil spray, salt, and pepper.
- In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook ground turkey in olive oil until no longer pink. Add onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning, corn, black beans, salsa, and cooked rice; mix well.
- Fill each pepper half with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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