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Close-up of a baked Santa Fe Chicken Stuffed Pepper topped with melted cheddar cheese and green onions.

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 80 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Bake sweet red peppers filled with a flavorful mix of ground turkey, black beans, corn, and rice, topped with melted cheese for a balanced, satisfying dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounce
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 15.25 ounce
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained 15.25 ounce
  • 3 cups cooked Jasmine Rice
  • 8 fresh sweet Red peppers
  • 1 cup reduced fat Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  1. Wash the red peppers, slice the tops off each pepper, and remove the seeds. Stand each pepper upright in a 13×9 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain the fat. Return the turkey to the skillet.
  3. Add cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn to the skillet. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the Jasmine rice according to package directions.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet mixture, combining completely. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Fill each red pepper with the turkey mixture.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, top the peppers with cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
  • The peppers feel satisfying without being heavy.
  • This dish reheats well for meal preparation.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 60 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southwest

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pepper
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: Santa Fe Stuffed Peppers, Turkey Stuffed Peppers, Healthy Dinner, Gluten Free Recipe, Southwest Chicken, Ground Turkey Dinner, Quick Dinner