Weekday Dinner Idea: Stuffed Bell Peppers w/ Ground Turkey (Easy Recipe)

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise.

Remove the seeds and white membrane from the bell peppers using a paring knife.

Tap the bell peppers on the cutting board to remove any remaining seeds.

Place the bell peppers in a baking pan, cut side up.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil inside and outside of the bell peppers and rub it in evenly.

Place the bell peppers face down in the oven and par-bake for 15 minutes.

In a large pot, heat about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.

Add 1 whole medium diced yellow onion and stir to coat in oil, cooking until translucent.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey and break it up as it cooks, seasoning with salt.

Cook the turkey until it releases liquid and reduces to about a quarter cup.

Add half a cup of frozen corn and stir to combine.

Add one can of black beans (drained) and stir.

Add one cup of packed brown rice and one can of strained roasted tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Add 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves and stir everything together.

Add 2 cups of spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.

Remove the bell peppers from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.

Grate some pepper jack cheese for topping the stuffed peppers.

Stuff the bell peppers with the turkey mixture using a spoon.

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