How To Make Easy Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils provide protein and fiber at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Mozzarella is often less expensive and still melts well.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: stuffed zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Cabbage leaves are a cost-effective alternative for stuffing.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a budget-friendly grain option with a similar texture.

Cut bell peppers in half from stem to end and remove seeds and membrane.

Steam bell peppers cut side up for 10-15 minutes until slightly soft.

Cook long grain white rice in chicken broth with a pinch of salt for 18 minutes.

Prepare a baking dish with avocado oil spray.

Sauté chopped zucchini and mushrooms in olive oil for about 5 minutes, seasoning with salt.

Add ground turkey to the pan and cook until no pink remains, then add spices and mix well.

Add cooked rice to the turkey mixture and combine thoroughly.

Stuff the steamed bell peppers with the turkey and rice mixture.

Top with grated cheddar cheese and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

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