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Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers are made with a zesty filling of ground turkey, corn, black beans, hot peppers and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and scallions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 lb 99% lean ground turkey
  • 0.75 cups canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.75 cups frozen corn
  • 1 hot pickled serrano pepper chopped (or jalapeño), more to taste
  • 1 large diced tomato
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 3 red bell peppers cut in half lengthwise
  • 0.33 cup reduced sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 9 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Sargento Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt.
  2. When the turkey is browned, add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem.
  6. Place peppers, cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 0.5 cup turkey mixture. Pour about 0.33 cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish.
  7. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers become soft.
  8. Remove foil, top each with 1.5 tablespoons of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Top with scallions and serve with reduced-fat sour cream if desired (optional).

Notes

These Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy meal option, great for making ahead and freezing.