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High protein unstuffed peppers in baking dish with melted cheese and colorful peppers

High Protein Unstuffed Peppers

Hearty unstuffed peppers with ground turkey or beef, fresh bell peppers, wholesome grains, and melty cheese in one pan
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, drained
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish or oven-safe skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F making sure the rack is in the center position.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground turkey or beef. Break into small crumbles and cook until thoroughly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan with meat. Stir often and cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is soft and translucent.
  4. Toss in diced green and red bell peppers. Stir and cook everything together for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add cooked brown rice or quinoa, drained diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend. Let mixture cook for 2-3 more minutes.
  6. Transfer filling to a baking dish or keep in oven-safe skillet. Spread mixture evenly.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese over filling. Put dish in preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and begins to bubble with golden spots.
  8. Take dish out of oven. Let rest a few minutes. Top generously with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
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Notes

Brown meat thoroughly before adding vegetables. Sauté vegetables until just tender to preserve slight crunch. Can prepare ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Freezes beautifully.
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