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Tell me you all are enjoying the dinner recipes I’ve been putting on the blog this year! Today I’ve got another delicious, healthy option for you! It’s no secret that I love the spice, cumin. Seriously love it. I try it put it in as many dinners as possible. Today’s stuffed peppers are no exception!
Normally I would make my mom’s version of stuffed peppers: green peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, minute rice, tomato soup, salt, pepper and egg. Delicious? Yes. Healthy? um, no.
I knew I wanted to do a healthy spin on my favorite dinner. We are trying real hard to eat healthier this New Year! When I saw the can of Classico crushed tomatoes at Walmart, I knew where I would go with this recipe. Mexican inspired! With cumin of course.
I added jasmine rice to my healthier version. With 4 active kids they need some carbs in their meal. But if you’re watching your carbs, feel free to use less, or skip the rice all together (or try using quinoa)!
I also added in some black beans and sweet corn to give these stuffed peppers more of that Santa Fe feel! The crushed tomatoes helped bring all the ingredients together. I was surprised at how fresh they tasted, even though it’s tomatoes from a can! Delicious! Did you know Classico Canned Tomatoes are 100% all natural, packed fresh with no added preservatives?
This was a bad year for my garden’s tomato crop and I have relied on canned tomatoes this winter to make my favorite chili and spaghetti sauces. Classico canned tomatoes have come in handy by providing such a great tasting product. Especially since we use tomatoes at least once a week! Classico’s website is filled with some other great recipes too! Give them a try!
This recipe makes a large pan (8 peppers), perfect for company or a big family (like mine)! Feel free to make a smaller portion by cutting the recipe in half! ENJOY.
A healthier version of stuffed peppers, filled with flavor!
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb ground turkey breast
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 can (28oz) Classico Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (15.25oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15.25oz) sweet corn, drained
- 3 cup Jasmine Rice (cooked)
- 8 fresh Sweet Red peppers
- 1 cup reduced fat Colby Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Wash red peppers and slice the tops off each pepper. Remove the seeds. Stand each pepper up next to eachother in a large baking dish (13x9).
- In a large skillet, brown ground turkey until fully cooked. Drain. Return to skillet. Add cumin, salt, tomatoes, black bean and sweet corn. Simmer about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook Jasmine rice according to package.
- Add cooked rice to skillet, combining completely. Remove from heat. Fill each red pepper with turkey mixture.Cover dish with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40-45 minutes. Remove foil and to with cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onion pieces. Serve and enjoy!
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I love how stuffed these are! And great alterations from your mom’s version!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel recently posted..Barbecue Chicken French Bread Pizza
I am most certainly enjoying the dinner recipes so far, Aimee. While I obviously have a huge sweet tooth – I need dinner too.
I haven’t made stuffed peppers in ages. The black beans and corn are a wonderful addition – “santa fey” salsa is my favorite kind, full of both beans and corn and peppers. I would love all of the chunks and textures in these!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..homemade Little Debbie oatmeal creme pies.
I’m glad you enjoy the dinner recipes Sally. Definitely not “shugary” but hopefully others find it helpful too! To see that we do sometimes eat healthy!
Honestly, these are the BEST looking stuffed peppers! I am sooo going to make these, thank you!
Michael Ann recently posted..Granola Scones
Awww thanks Michael Ann! They were not only pretty, but delicious too!
These are some tasty looking peppers!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama recently posted..French Onion Soup Macaroni and Cheese
I say, keep the dinner recipes coming!! Love red peppers and this stuffed version sounds fabulous.
Jenn@eatcakefordinner recently posted..Diana’s Cheeseball – My Favorite
Thanks Jenn, I plan on keeping the dinner recipes coming for the next couple months. You all seem to like them
These look very ‘Santa Fe’! We are big fans of cumin in our house as well. I’ll take mine with extra cheese please (cheese= dairy= good for you… right??)
Emily @ Sweet Bella Roos recently posted..Sweetheart Sandwich Cookies
Yeah I like extra cheese too. Sadly my thighs do not!
Sounds yummy! I would probably make it just for myself
Medeja recently posted..Mocha Skonio Brauniai / Mocha Brownies
For one person? You may want to scale the recipe back, otherwise you will be eating stuffed peppers for weeks!
these look SO good. they look healthy too cause you omit the carb part that is usually wrapped around the filling. love it!
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
Thanks Julie, this is about as healthy as I get! haha!!
I really, really love stuffed peppers! They are one of my go-to dinners. This post reminds me it’s been awhile. Now I know what I’m making next week!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..White Chocolate Macadamia Magic Pizza
I go on droughts where I never know what to make, then I remember I have a whole reserve of favorites to draw from!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Skinny Cherry Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
I have not had stuffed peppers in so long. These look fabulous! I am definitely adding these to our dinner menu!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins (dairy free, egg free)
I had forgotten how much I love them. I even love them with a healthier twist!
We love stuffed peppers…I love that you made these with the red peppers. Very striking! The funny thing is that I have a very similar recipe photographed and just sitting on my computer…maybe one day I will get around to sharing it. I just love how much we think alike with food!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Trick or Treat Tuesday
Of course you do! can’t wait to see your photos!!!
Oh I love stuffed peppers! And these look to die for <3 Well, not die, since then I couldn't eat them. But still. Very yummy. And I love the change of peppers to red – a nice colorful pick-me-up to all the cold weather we've been having
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain recently posted..Oreo Cookies and Cream Cake Doughnuts
Thanks Jess. I love the taste of red bell peppers so it was a perfect fit!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Skinny Cherry Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
My Mom used to make these when I was little. Time to make some for me!
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Enjoy Lori!!
I love stuffed peppers and these look mouthwatering, Aimee! Mmmm!
Aimee…these look outstanding! I am going to have to try making them!
Tonia@thegunnysack recently posted..White Chocolate M&M Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars
Thanks Tonia! They were quite delicious. And healthy too!!
We love stuffed peppers! I love the addition of corn and black beans!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
Must try these soon! I used the Crushed Tomatoes for my Albondigas soup last week and they rocked! I can’t wait to try them in these peppers! Great recipe Aimee! Thanks!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie recently posted..The Best Homemade Albondigas Soup {Mexican Meatball Soup}
These are some of my favorite flavors and I love putting things in peppers (and my daughter will flip because the new American Girl doll is from Santa Fe)
Holly Lefevre recently posted..K-Cup Valentine Upcycle (Guest Post: I Should Be Mopping the Floor)
Oooh! These look amazing! Pinned!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted..Valentine’s Day Homemade Gumdrops
I keep seeing stuffed peppers. These are definitely going on my to make list!
Alison recently posted..Wholesome Wednesday: Kale Pesto
I’m making stuffed peppers on my birthday dinner tomorrow
Yours look soooo delicious!
Oh delish! I can’t wait to try them. We have featured them here: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/weekly-rays-of-sunshine-12-and-13/
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These look so good. I’m am making them tonight. I have a question though. One of the pictures shows garlic and an onion, but the recipe doesn’t call for it. Do I leave it out or put it in? Thanks in advance.
Haha! You caught me. I had meant to put some in, but didn’t (yet for some reason I still used it as a photo prop). Sorry for the confusion. It was delicious without garlic, but you could certainly add some in if you’d prefer! I had planned on adding 2 cloves, minced to the turkey as I browned it. ENJOY!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Hello! Planning to post this on my blog – this looks so tasty. Have bookmarked your site
Charles recently posted..How to Drink Your Veggies
I made these last night and they were simply DELICIOUS!!! I’m sure they will taste even better tonight…..Will be a staple for me!! Thanks for the great recipes, looking forward to trying more!!!
Just saw this! So glad you enjoyed the recipe Gillian! Thanks for letting me know!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chocolate Brownies with Homemade Caramel Sauce and Salted Caramel Frosting
how muh uncooked rice to make 3 cups cooked?
It should say on your package of rice?
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Chocolate Brownies with Homemade Caramel Sauce and Salted Caramel Frosting
Can I use frozen sweet corn instead of canned?
Sure can!! ENJOY.
Mmmm…. I’m making these for dinner tonight! Can’t wait to try them!
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