Healthy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe
created by
Debbie L. Apr. 19, 2025
“Stuffed pepper and red kale. All prepared before. Would like to be earlier but didnt have lunch until 430. Was going to prepare something from scratch but realized so late and left it until tomorrow but got a little head start. So good and bad news”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Nice work Debbie! Youre making progress with your goal of having dinner earlier. Its great to see that youre preparing meals in advance like stuffed pepper and red kale - both excellent choices Its understandable that sometimes things dont go as planned like having a late lunch. But remember its all about balance and making the best choices you can in the moment. Keep this proactive approach going its a key part of your journey towards a healthier lifestyle”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3.
In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4.
Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
5.
Mix in the chopped red kale or spinach until wilted.
6.
Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
7.
If using, sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
8.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Ingredients
1.
4 large red bell peppers
2.
1 pound lean ground turkey
3.
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
4.
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
5.
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
6.
1 teaspoon cumin
7.
1 teaspoon chili powder
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
9.
1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)
10.
1 cup chopped red kale or spinach
Nutrition
calories
320
fat
10
saturates
3
carbohydrates
30
fibres
8
sugar
4
addedSugar
0
protein
28
Healthy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe
My Rating
Debbie L.Author
"Stuffed pepper and red kale. All prepared before. Would like to be earlier but didnt have lunch until 430. Was going to prepare something from scratch but realized so late and left it until tomorrow but got a little head start. So good and bad news"
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Nice work Debbie! Youre making progress with your goal of having dinner earlier. Its great to see that youre preparing meals in advance like stuffed pepper and red kale - both excellent choices Its understandable that sometimes things dont go as planned like having a late lunch. But remember its all about balance and making the best choices you can in the moment. Keep this proactive approach going its a key part of your journey towards a healthier lifestyle"