Description
If you’re searching for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and packed with protein, these High Protein Stuffed Peppers are your answer! This delightful dish features lean ground turkey (or beef), hearty black beans, and vibrant bell peppers, all enveloped in melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these stuffed peppers can easily be made ahead of time for a quick dinner option. With an enticing combination of flavors and textures, they promise to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup black beans, drained/rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1½ – 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the bell peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Roast the halved peppers cut-side down in a greased baking dish for about 10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in spices, salsa, black beans, and rice; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in one cup of cheese until melted.
- Flip the roasted peppers cut-side up and stuff with the filling; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg