Southwest Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Southwest Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed; 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt, divided; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 1 ½ pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup finely diced yellow onion; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; One 4-ounce can diced green chiles; 1 cup frozen corn; ¾ cup SideDish Chili Lime Vinaigrette, divided; 1 cup shredded cheese blend; Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Alex Snodgrass

Servings

6 to 8

Cook Time

35 minutes

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

4 bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 ½ pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup finely diced yellow onion
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
1 cup frozen corn
¾ cup SideDish Chili Lime Vinaigrette, divided
1 cup shredded cheese blend
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Method

Preheat the oven to 375℉
Place the bell peppers, cut side up, in a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the inside cavities of the bell peppers with ½ teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, onion, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with the edge of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add the drained black beans, green chiles, corn, and ½ cup of SideDish Chili Lime Vinaigrette. Toss until well combined. Remove from heat.
Spoon the turkey mixture into the cavities of each of the prepared bell peppers until they are full; it is okay if they are overflowing. Once filled, drizzle the remaining ¼ cup of SideDish Chili Lime Vinaigrette and then top with the cheese.
Cover with foil and transfer to the oven and bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and continue to bake, uncovered, until the cheese is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.