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Hot and Zesty Stuffed Peppers
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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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 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.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese and the chopped cilantro.
- Spoon the turkey and quinoa mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently. Top each pepper with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
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