We love a warm, hearty meal as the weather starts to get colder. Stuffed peppers are an easy way to sneak in veggies and satisfy your craving for mexican food! Plus, this dish is a great make-ahead option.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound diced sweet potato
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 can corn (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 red peppers
- 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a fry pan
- Add ground turkey and cook until no longer raw (about 8 minutes)
- Add spices, mix, and drain excess oil
- In a separate pan heat another tablespoon of oil, add sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook for 12 minutes (or until potatoes are soft)
- Add tomatoes, green chilies, corn, black beans, turkey, and mix
- Rinse and slice off the top of peppers. Deseed and stuff with mixture
- In a baking pan place peppers, 1/4 cup water, and cover with foil
- Bake for 30 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes to cool and enjoy!
- Note: you can add shredded cheese of your choice to top peppers. Uncover pan after 30 min and leave in the oven for an additional 5 or until cheese browns
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
One word: Peppers! These colorful veggies are full of amazing health benefits. Red, orange, or yellow—you can’t go wrong. They contain vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. Plus, a healthy dose of fiber, folate, and iron. The savory stuffing gives you healthy protein from the ground turkey and black beans, while turmeric is a champion anti-inflammatory food. This dish will have the whole family asking for more!
—By Ilene Salmieri: Nutritious Life Certified and founder of Avocado + Squats
(photo credit: Ilene Salmieri)
