Hot and Zesty Stuffed Peppers

Hot and Zesty Stuffed Peppers
Click to view full image
× Hot and Zesty Stuffed Peppers
Get Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped jalapeño, canned tomatoes (with juices), black beans, cooked quinoa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese and the chopped cilantro.
  6. Spoon the turkey and quinoa mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently. Top each pepper with the remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

×

Modify Recipe with AI

Describe how you'd like to modify this recipe. Our AI will create a new version with your changes.

Examples:

  • Make it spicier with more chili peppers
  • Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version
  • Add more vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini
  • Make it gluten-free by replacing flour with cornstarch
  • Reduce the cooking time by using a pressure cooker
×

Edit Comment