Description
These High Protein Unstuffed Peppers are a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dish, packed with lean protein, wholesome grains, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Ground turkey or lean ground beef
Cooked brown rice or quinoa
Green and red bell peppers
Small onion
Garlic
Diced tomatoes
Black beans
Corn
Chili powder
Cumin
Paprika
Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cooked rice or quinoa, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Halve the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each pepper half, generously filling them.
- Top each filled pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. These unstuffed peppers also make great leftovers!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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