Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Cordelia Cross Cordelia Cross Feb 13, 2026 11:29 0

Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (or salsa)

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pepper halves in a baking dish.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

  4. Stir in quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  5. Spoon filling into each pepper half.

  6. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.

  7. Remove foil, add cheese if using, and bake 10 more minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

  8. Top with cilantro and serve warm.

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