Taco Stuffed Peppers

Servings: 8 halves | Prep: 20 min | Cook Time: 50 min

INGREDIENTS

• 4 medium bell peppers, any color (I used orange, red, and yellow)

• 1 lb. ground turkey (or ground chicken, or ground beef)

• Taco seasoning packet

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, do not drain

• 3/4 cup corn kernels

• 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 jalapeño (seeds & innards removed), minced

• 1.5 cup shredded Mexican cheese (or cheese of choice), divided

• Optional, additional toppings

  • Avocado, sliced

  • Olives, sliced

  • Jalapeños, sliced

  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

  • Cilantro, chopped

  • Guacamole

  • Diced tomatoes

These Taco Stuffed Peppers are so incredibly good. I mean who doesn’t love taco themed food?!

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Remove stems from peppers, slice in half lengthwise and scrape out membranes and seeds. Set aside.

3. Heat skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking spray and add ground chicken. Cook until cooked through.

4. Add in the packet of taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, rice, corn, black beans, and jalapeños. Mix until well combined.

5. Heat for about 3-5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.

6. Spoon the mixture evenly into the pepper halves and place in the baking dish. Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.

7. Remove the foil and top each pepper with the remaining salsa and then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the tops of the peppers.

8. Return the peppers to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until peppers are soft and cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, diced avocado, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
   

NUTRITION: 2 halves Calories: 515kcal | Fat: 25g | Carbohydrates: 34g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Protein: 36g

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