One of the summertime favorites are these stuffed taco peppers loaded with meat, sauce and cheese all over flowing with deliciousness. Make these tonight!
Ingredients
3 to 4Bell Pepperscolor of choice
1Poundlean ground turkey
1packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
1small zucchinidiced
1cupgrated cheddar cheese
Salsa
Fat free sour cream
Instructions
Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
Add a small drizzle of oil and sauté the zucchini until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey.
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
Add the taco seasoning, stir to combine and allow to cook through, another 2 to 3 minutes.
Heat the oven to 400°
Cut each pepper in half lengthwise, clean out the seeds and fill with taco meat, zucchini and a sprinkling of cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes and remove from the oven.
Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Grilling the peppers adds additional flavor. Just heat the grill to medium heat, add the peppers and grill for 6-8 minutes or until tender and carefully remove from the grill.left overs can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days
Nutrition Facts
Stuffed Taco Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 56.4mg19%
Carbohydrates 4.1g1%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 2.6g3%
Protein 14.8g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.