Healthy Southwest Stuffed Red Peppers

January 22, 2013

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I love stuffed green peppers but I never really thought to use red peppers. I LOVED the taste of red peppers a lot more! This meal will fill you up, and it is good for you!

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/10/healthy-meals-monday-santa-fe-turkey.html
For the filling:
1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of sweet corn, rinsed and drained
1 large diced tomato
1 clove of garlic, minced
4 Tablespoons of chopped onion
3 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning
1 Tablespoon of Cumin
salt to taste

For the peppers:
3 red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth
9 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chopped green onions

In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt. When the turkey is starting to brown, add taco seasoning, onion and garlic. When turkey is cooked through add your black beans, corn, cilantro,...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
556

Sodium
869mg
36% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
32g
65% DV

Carbs
93g
31% DV

Fiber
16g
67% DV

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