Southwest Stuffed Peppers
I love stuffed peppers. My normal recipe involves spicy italian sausage, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses, rice & tomato sauce. If I may pat myself on the back for a moment, they are pretty dang tasty. However, I recently decided to try making a somewhat lighter version of which is perfect for Summer…here are my Southwest Stuffed Peppers
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (I use hot & spicy)
- 1 can diced tomatoes w/chiles (drained)
- 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- A few pinches of cheddar jack cheese-this just couldn’t be omitted
The process was similar to making my usual stuffed peppers, I just made some substitutions as far as ingredients.
- Cut tops off of peppers, dice (excluding stems) & remove insides, set aside
- Brown turkey, add taco seasoning (just as if you were preparing for tacos)
- Add in beans, corn, tomatos & diced peppers and warm through
- Fill peppers with combined mixture
- Add a little water at the bottom of the pan, cover with foil
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, remove foil
- Add cheese on top & bake for another 10 until cheese is melted
- EAT
By The Poole 