Recipe: Taco Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 Bell Pepper cut in Half (Top to Bottom)
• 2–3 oz. Ground Beef (Can use Turkey)
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Diced Onion
• 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Diced Garlic
• 2 tbsp. Black Beans
• 2 tbsp. Diced Tomatoes
• 1–2 oz. Water
• 2 tbsp. Shredded Cheese Divided
• 1/4 tsp. Cumin
• Fresh Cilantro/Green Onion/Light Sour Cream (Optional)
• 2 oz. Wild Rice (Optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place washed peppers (hollow side up), on a lined baking sheet and spray with oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Brown the ground turkey in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the diced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes.
5. Lower the heat to medium and add the taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add water. Bring to a simmer.
7. Add the black beans and tomatoes, then simmer for 3–4 minutes or until it thickens. Turn off the heat and add half of the cheese.
8. Scoop the taco filling inside each of the peppers. Top each with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.