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The Best Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe Without Rice

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Description

Stuffed bell peppers are a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. However, traditional recipes tend to use rice as the base for the filling. If you're looking for a healthier, low-carb alternative, this recipe for stuffed bell peppers without rice is perfect for you. The filling is packed with flavorful ingredients that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, for serving

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture into the bell peppers, filling each one to the top.
  7. Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each bell pepper.
  9. Return the baking dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

This recipe can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes. You can use ground beef or chicken instead of turkey, or add your favorite vegetables to the filling. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of chili powder or add some diced jalapeño peppers.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
  • Calories: 350
  • Total fat: 14g
  • Saturated fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 86mg
  • Sodium: 474mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 23g
  • Dietary fiber: 8g
  • Total sugars: 8g
  • Protein: 32g

Recipe Tips

  • If you have leftover filling, you can use it to make a tasty burrito or taco filling.
  • Make sure to choose bell peppers that are large and have a flat bottom, so they can stand up on their own in the baking dish.
  • If you don't have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika instead.
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can substitute the ground turkey with crumbled tofu or cooked quinoa.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy stuffed bell pepper recipe without rice!


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