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Southwest Turkey Stuffed Peppers

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly tender.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Uncover dish and top stuffed pepper halves with 1 tbsp cheese each.  Continue cooking uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 555mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 555mg 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.