Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium or large green peppers; 1/2 lb. ground turkey, cooked and drained; 1 small chopped onion; 1 tsp. crushed garlic; 1 c. cooked rice; 1/3 c. raisins; 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 3/4 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. coriander; 1/2 tsp. salt (optional); 1 (12 oz.) jar salsa; 1/2 c. nonfat Mozzarella; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 1/4 c. minced cilantro

Servings: persons

4 medium or large green peppers
1/2 lb. ground turkey, cooked and drained
1 small chopped onion
1 tsp. crushed garlic
1 c. cooked rice
1/3 c. raisins
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. chili powder
3/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 (12 oz.) jar salsa
1/2 c. nonfat Mozzarella
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. minced cilantro

1
Remove stems and white membrane from peppers. Rinse and set aside.
2
Saute onion and garlic in a little water until tender. Add turkey, rice, raisins, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper.
3
Stir in Mozzarella.
4
Place peppers in casserole sprayed with Pam.
5
Stuff with filling.
6
Any leftover filling can be place around peppers.
7
Cover with Saran Wrap. Microwave on Medium until peppers are tender.
8
Remove wrap. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and cilantro. Place in a 350u00b0 oven until cheese melts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium or large green peppers, 1/2 lb. ground turkey, cooked and drained, 1 small chopped onion, 1 tsp. crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Mexican Stuffed Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

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