Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers - Shockingly Simple!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while lentils are a budget-friendly protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while Monterey Jack is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious, and pinto beans are often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is a cost-effective grain.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice peppers in half and remove seeds.

Put peppers in a baking dish and fill insides with water - microwave for 5 minutes.

Mix the ingredients (saving a cup of cheese for topping).

Remove peppers from microwave & dump water from peppers & dish.

Pour ½-1 cup salsa verde in the bottom of the baking dish.

Spoon filling into peppers.

Top with remaining salsa verde and cheese.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are heated through.

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