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Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Warm, cheesy stuffed bell peppers filled with ground turkey, rice, black beans, and corn, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
  • 1 cup uncooked rice (or 2–3 cups cooked rice)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1–2 cups tomato sauce (split between filling and baking)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the rice according to package directions; fluff and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté 3–5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turkey to the pan. Break it up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper as it cooks.
  5. Stir in the black beans, corn, cooked rice, and half of the tomato sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the beans through.
  6. Prepare bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing seeds and membranes.
  7. Spoon the turkey mixture into each pepper, packing gently but not overfilling. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the peppers and around the dish to keep them moist while baking.
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over each pepper, and return to oven uncovered for 8–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the peppers are tender to your liking.
  11. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Swap cooked quinoa for rice for extra protein. For a dairy-free version, omit cheese or use a plant-based alternative.

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