Skinny Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey, thawed
- 1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada (or green) sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 dried minced onion
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 bell peppers, halved and seeds and membranes removed
- 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese
- Garnish:
- chopped cilantro
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350.
- Cook the meat over medium heat in a large saucepan. Drain excess liquid.
- Add corn, black beans, enchilada sauce and seasonings. Bring to a simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Pour 3-4 tbsp of water in a 9X13 inch baking pan. Place the peppers open side up.
- Fill the peppers with the meat filling. Top each with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until the peppers are fork tender and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with a little cilantro or greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Recipe by Kristy Denney at https://boysahoy.com/skinny-stuffed-peppers/