Turkey Stuffed Peppers

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned lentils offer similar nutrition, while chickpeas are often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is usually cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and parsley.

Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture, pressing down to pack it in.

Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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