BBQ Turkey in Pepper Shells
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BBQ Turkey in Pepper Shells

This dish is colorful and healthy. You can save money by using all green bell peppers.

  • ¾ pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (14½-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup prepared barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 3 bell peppers (any color)​

  1. Brown ground turkey in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients except the whole bell peppers; simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the whole bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place in a microwave safe dish with a small amount of water.
  5. Cover and microwave bell peppers on high until crisp-tender, for about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove peppers from the dish and place on a large plate. Spoon turkey mixture into bell pepper shells and serve.

Makes 6 servings - 1 stuffed bell pepper shell half per serving.

​Calories: 209
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 38 mg
Sodium: 404 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 17 g