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Bean, Turkey & Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Cook: 25 min
Total: 25 min

Ingredients

Ingredients for 4 stuffed bell pepper halves:

  • 8oz extra lean ground turkey
  • 2 colorful bell peppers
  • 1 can (15oz) black beans (low sodium)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (no salt)
  • 1 roma tomato (chopped)
  • 1 zucchini (chopped)
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • sea salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella
  • cilantro, lime

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 405F.

Step 2

Slice bell peppers in half (horizontally) to create 4 halves. Remove the seeds and the insides.

Step 3

Place the halves on a baking sheet face down and bake for 8 – 10 minutes.

Step 4

Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Add ground turkey and garlic paste and cook.

Step 5

When the turkey has nearly finished cooking, add in tomato, tomato sauce, beans and zucchini. Stir. Add seasonings and add sea salt & pepper to taste. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Evenly divide the mixture among the bell pepper halves and top each with about 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Place the stuffed bell peppers on a baking sheet; use foil to prop them up if needed.

Step 8

Bake for 10 minutes at 405F.