Stuffed Bell Peppers

These also work for whatever lifestyle you follow.  In this recipe, I chose to use ground turkey as a base but using a veggie burger, quinoa or even brown rice are great options as well!

Ingredients

2-3 bell peppers

8 oz. ground turkey

1/2 can corn*

1/2 can black beans*

1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes*

Mrs. Dash seasoning

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 tbs. cilantro

nutritional yeast, for topping (optional)

*Always, always, always read the label and purchase low sodium if possible.  I also rinse all canned beans, corn, etc. before use!

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Remove the top and seeds from bell peppers, thoroughly wash and set aside.

Brown ground turkey with Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning to taste.  Mix in corn, beans, diced tomatoes, and remaining seasonings.

Stuff bell peppers with mixture.  Depending on the size, you may be able to fill 3 completely; the peppers I used were gigantic – thus 2 peppers with a little leftover 😉

Place in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil – or wrapping up each pepper individually with foil works as well!  Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle on nutritional yeast for a little cheese flavor.  Put back in the oven uncovered for 5-10 additional minutes.  The peppers should be tender and the mixture heated thoroughly when done.

Want to mix it up a bit?  Try switching up the ingredients with some of these options and share what your favorite concoctions are below!

Add-in’s: diced green chiles, onion, pureed vegetable sauce in lieu of diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, enchilada sauce, fajita or taco seasoning, mushrooms, spinach & feta

Toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, plain greek yogurt (in lieu of sour cream)

As with anything, just make sure you’re reading the labels and choosing low sodium, natural, whole ingredients.  Can you pronounce each ingredients on the can or package?  If not, it’s best to stay away 😉

Stuffed Bell Peppers

A healthy flavorful dinner alternative with limitless options!

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove the top and seeds from bell peppers, thoroughly wash and set aside.
2. Brown ground turkey with Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning to taste. Mix in corn, beans, diced tomatoes, and remaining seasonings.
3. Stuff bell peppers with mixture. Depending on the size, you may be able to fill 3 completely; the peppers I used were gigantic – thus 2 peppers with a little leftovers.
4. Place in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil – or wrapping up each pepper individually with foil works as well! Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle on nutritional yeast for a little cheese flavor.
5. Put back in the oven uncovered for 5-10 additional minutes. The peppers should be tender and the mixture heated thoroughly when done.

Notes

Want to mix it up a bit? Try these options out as well!
Base ingredient: veggie burger, quinoa, lentils, shredded chicken, a mixture of ground turkey and brown rice, cauliflower rice, eggs

Add-in’s: diced green chiles, onion, pureed vegetable sauce in lieu of diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, enchilada sauce, fajita or taco seasoning, mushrooms, spinach & feta

Toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, greek yogurt (in lieu of sour cream)

As with anything, just make sure you’re reading the labels and choosing low sodium, natural, whole ingredients. Can you pronounce each ingredients on the can or package? If not, it’s best to stay away 😉