Paleo Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

Paleo Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Mexican · 35 min · Turkey · gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein

360 cal 30g protein 15g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 2 large bell peppers
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • A handful cilantro

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly brush with olive oil, then place in a baking dish.
  3. Chop tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Mince garlic.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, cumin, and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture. Top with chopped cilantro.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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