These Taco Stuffed Peppers are an easy weeknight dinner that is packed with your favorite taco flavors! If you are looking for a lower-carb dinner option thats ready in less than 30 minutes, these will likely be on your menu plan often. These stuffed peppers are also so customizable the toppings options are ENDLESS, which makes them great for a party, or just a way to please picky kids who like to make every meal special to them. Did we mention its also a delicious way to get them to eat more veggies?
Taco stuffed peppers are filling and delicious, and they can be made either meat-filled or with our vegetarian friends in mind! This easy-baked dinner is good for any evening at home to skip the restaurant.
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Taco Stuffed Peppers Taco bout a healthy dinner! These Taco Stuffed Peppers are an easy weeknight dinner that is packed with your favorite taco flavors, low carb, and ready in less than 30 minutes.
4-5 large Bell peppers, various colors
MEAT OPTION: 1-lb. ground turkey for the meat option
VEGETARIAN OPTION: 1 cup quinoa cooked with 2 cups veggie broth & 1 14.5-oz can of black beans (rinsed and drained)
medium white onion, diced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp. chili powder
tsp. dried oregano
tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 14-oz. can crushed tomatoes
Cheese of choice (optional)
Optional Toppings:
Nonfat Greek yogurt
Lettuce
Pico de gaillo
Hot sauce
Lime wedges
Cilantro
Prep: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4-5 servings (each stuffed pepper is one serving)
Nutrition Information: Calories 250; Total Fat: 7g; Carbohydrates: 23g; Protein: 23g