Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil plus more for brushing
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 16 ounces lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 2/3 cup corn kernels frozen or fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the bell pepper halves on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and ground turkey, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Mix in the black beans and corn kernels, and let the filling simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the peppers from the oven. Spoon the turkey mixture into each pepper half and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.