Basmati Rice and Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, green, red bell pepper, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 10-12 minutes.
4. Hollow out the bell peppers and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
5. Fill the bell peppers with the ground turkey mixture and place them in a baking dish.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
7. Serve the stuffed peppers with basmati rice.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 stuffed pepper and 1/2 cup rice):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Packed with vegetables and lean protein
• Perfect for a hearty and healthy meal

User Comments:

• "Wow, these stuffed peppers are so delicious! I love the mix of flavors and textures." - Emily
• "I've made these peppers several times and they're always a hit with my family. They're easy to make and so satisfying." - Susan
• "I added a bit of shredded cheese to the filling and it was perfect! The cheese melted into the stuffing and made it even more creamy." - David

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To avoid overcooking the peppers, check them after 35 minutes and increase the baking time as needed.
• If you don't have ground turkey, you can use lean ground beef instead.
• To add more spice, increase the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.