Recipes
Turkey-Stuffed Bell Pepper with Rice & Black Beans
Uses: ground turkey, bell pepper, jasmine rice, black beans
Ingredients:
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 3 ounces ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions:
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place cut-side up in a small baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook the ground turkey, breaking it into crumbles. Season with cumin, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and a small amount of salt. Cook to at least 165°F.
- Stir rice and black beans into the turkey. Spoon the mixture into the pepper halves and add 2 tablespoons water to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cover loosely and bake for about 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until the pepper is tender.
Good for: A colorful, comforting stuffed-pepper dinner with a Latin-inspired turkey, rice, and bean filling.
Optional: Top with a little American cheese during the final 5 minutes.