Southwest Style Stuffed Peppers

October 24, 2013

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Did you get in on the stuffed pepper craze that was going around this summer? I tried making stuffed peppers for the first time when looking for a way to use the gazillions of peppers that I grew in my garden & I was so pleased to find something that we could really enjoy. This recipe calls for using ground turkey, but you could most definitely make them vegetarian & omit the turkey. I’d just add some more seasonings & maybe some more beans to make up the difference (or try experime

Olive oil
1/2 lb lean ground turkey (or 1 small chopped zucchini & 1/2 pack of chopped mushrooms, sauteed)
1 cup chopped onions
1 heaping tbsp of homemade taco seasoning
2 cups of cooked rice (we used a combo of white & brown)
4 bell peppers, halved & seeds removed
16 ounces of black beans
1 cup of frozen corn
1 (15 -16 ounce) jar of salsa
Shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro, avocado slices, &/or sour cream to top

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the peppers with olive oil (I use a designated paint brush, hence my “painting” reference above) & roast in a baking dish about 20-25 minutes just until cooked...
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Nutritions

Calories
1019

Sodium
810mg
33% DV

Fat
55g
85% DV

Protein
22g
45% DV

Carbs
47g
16% DV

Fiber
11g
47% DV

Dinner Baked