Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers are made with a zesty filling of ground turkey, corn, black beans, hot peppers and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and scallions.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1/2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 3/4 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 cups frozen corn
- 1 hot pickled serrano pepper (chopped (or jalepeño) more to taste)
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp cumin
- kosher salt to taste
For the peppers:
- 3 red bell peppers (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium (fat free chicken broth)
- 9 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Sargento Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt.
- When the turkey is browned, add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem.
- Place peppers, cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 1/2 cup turkey mixture. Pour about 1/3 cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish.
- Cover tight with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers become soft.
- Remove foil, top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes.
- Top with scallions and serve with reduced-fat sour cream if desired (optional).
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Nutrition
Serving: 2halves, Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 238mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 2g
- WW Points: 1