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deconstructed stuffed peppers in skillet with bell peppers in background.
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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

A quick and delicious mix of rice, bell pepper, ground turkey, tomatoes, black beans, and melty cheese!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Keyword: Less than 30 minute, quick dinners, skillet meal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 bell peppers, diced a mix of red, yellow, and orange is recommended
  • 3.5 cups cooked rice
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • handful of fresh tomatoes if desired

Instructions

  • Heat skillet to medium and add oil. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and onion and cook for a few minutes until onion starts to look translucent
  • Add ground turkey and sauté until thoroughly cooked. Add bell peppers and cook for a few more minutes until softened.
  • Add cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans and stir. Add cheese and cover until melted. Top with fresh tomatoes if desired

Notes

  1. Make sure to have the cooked rice prepped before making this recipe! When that step is done it comes together pretty quickly.