Mexican Stuffed Peppers
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
16 oz Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean 1 cup Basmati Rice, Mahatma(1/4 c dry, 3/4 c prep) .5 cup, chopped Onions, raw .5 cup, chopped Peppers, sweet, red, fresh 2 clove Garlic .125 cup Tomato Paste .5 can Canned Tomatoes 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 tsp Trader Joe's Taco Seasoning (1 tsp / 12 svgs per pack) (by JAZZDIVA1) 4 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3- Sweet peppers (bell)
Brown ground turkey in skillet, remove from pan. Add olive oil, onion, pepper, garlic. saute over medium heat until soft. Add meat back in along with 1/2 packet taco seasoning (about 6tsp, or sub chili powder, cumin, salt, etc)., 2 Tbsp tomatoe paste, and 1/2 can diced tomatoes, add 1/4 c water and simmer 5 minutes, stir in 1 C. cooked rice and stir until well combined. Simmer as needec to remove excess liquid, should be a thick hearty consistency. Slice raw bell peppers in half lengthwise and scoop filling into each half. (top with cheese, if desired not included in recipe). Bake on a parchment lined (or greased) baking sheet 375 degrees, 30-35 minutes. Serve with more cheese, avacado, sour cream (not included in recipe).
Serving Size: Makes 8 filled pepper halves
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUNNYCHARLOTTE.
Serving Size: Makes 8 filled pepper halves
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUNNYCHARLOTTE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 164.1
- Total Fat: 6.0 g
- Cholesterol: 40.0 mg
- Sodium: 287.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 12.7 g