Description

If you’re looking for a quick dinner idea that’s healthy, filling, and bursting with flavor, these Mexican Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are for you. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or a satisfying family dinner. Sweet bell peppers are filled with lean ground turkey, black beans, corn, rice, and salsa, then topped with melty cheese for that cozy, comforting bite. Ideal for healthy snack planning, protein-packed lunches, or fresh dinner ideas you can whip up in under an hour.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved and seeds removed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)

¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)

¾ cup black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup salsa

1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice bell peppers in half vertically, remove seeds and membranes, and place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ground turkey. Cook until browned and no longer pink.

3. Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the turkey evenly.

4. Lower heat and stir in rice, corn, black beans, and salsa. Cook 2-3 more minutes until well combined and warmed. Turn off heat and stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.

5. Spoon mixture evenly into each pepper half. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

6. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Let cool 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Use red, orange, or yellow bell peppers for a sweeter taste and better color contrast.

You can substitute ground beef, chicken, or plant-based meat if desired.

Cook rice ahead of time to speed up prep on busy weeknights.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pepper half
Calories: 210
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 50mg