Spooky Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-O-Lanterns

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Prep Time: 10 mins   Cook Time: 25 mins

Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1⁄2 cup black beans, drained rinsed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1⁄4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Prep the peppers
    Cut the tops off the bell peppers, removing the seeds and membranes. Using a small knife, carve fun or spooky jack-o-lantern faces into each pepper.
  3. Sautee the filling
    In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey with onions over medium heat until browned. Add zucchini, black beans, and spices. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Stuff the peppers
    Stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
  5. Reassemble
    Sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper and place the tops of the peppers back on.
  6. Bake
    Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish and serve
    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size: 1 pepper 1.3 tsp of sugar and 5 servings of protein