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Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers filled with ground turkey, corn, black beans, hot peppers and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and scallions. A healthy and flavorful dinner.
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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 medium hot pickled serrano pepper chopped (or jalepeño), more to taste
  • 1 large diced tomato
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 3 medium red bell peppers cut in half lengthwise
  • 0.33 cup reduced sodium chicken broth fat free
  • 9 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese Sargento
  • 1 tbsp 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 tight with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers become soft.
  8. Remove foil, top each with 1.5 tbsp of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Top with scallions and serve.

Notes

Optional: Serve with reduced-fat sour cream.