Enjoy a nourishing main dish with High Protein Unstuffed Peppers featuring lean meat beans rice peppers and cheese. This easy American meal prep is perfect for a quick delicious feast with high protein and satisfying flavors.
Author:Virginie Lacombe
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:6 Portions 1x
Category:Meal Prep
Method:Baked
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 green bell pepper diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes drained
1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup corn fresh frozen or canned
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar or cheese blend
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the ground turkey or beef until browned breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan sauté for 3 to 4 minutes stirring until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the diced green and red bell peppers cook for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the cooked brown rice or quinoa drained diced tomatoes black beans corn chili powder cumin paprika salt and black pepper mix thoroughly and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors.
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or an oven-safe skillet spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the filling.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.