Description
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that your whole family will love. This recipe features vibrant bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, black beans, and fresh veggies, all seasoned to perfection. Not only are these stuffed peppers gluten-free, but they’re also customizable to suit your family’s taste. Whether you serve them for taco night or a cozy family gathering, these flavorful stuffed peppers will be the star of your table. Quick to prepare and easy to make ahead or freeze for later, they offer a healthy alternative without sacrificing taste!
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
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with olive oil spray.
- Halve each bell pepper, remove seeds, and place in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper; bake for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned; add onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, corn, black beans, salsa, and brown rice; simmer briefly.
- Stuff the baked peppers with the filling and top with cheese; return to oven for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg