Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time4 hrs 15 minsTotal Time4 hrs 25 mins
 8.50 oz microwaveable Spanish rice
 15.50 oz low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
 ½ cup jarred salsa
 6 green, orange, red and/or yellow bell peppers, tops trimmed and seeded
  cup finely shredded reduced fat Mexican 4 cheese blend
1

Prepare rice as label directs.

2

Spray 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl combine beans, turkey, salsa, rice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fill bell peppers with turkey mixture; place filled side up in prepared slow cooker.

3

Cover and cook on low 4 hours or until internal temperature of turkey filling reaches 165. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

Make it a Meal: Serve with guacamole, sweet potato tortilla chips and assorted pre-cut vegetables for dipping.

Ingredients

 8.50 oz microwaveable Spanish rice
 15.50 oz low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
 ½ cup jarred salsa
 6 green, orange, red and/or yellow bell peppers, tops trimmed and seeded
  cup finely shredded reduced fat Mexican 4 cheese blend

Directions

1

Prepare rice as label directs.

2

Spray 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl combine beans, turkey, salsa, rice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fill bell peppers with turkey mixture; place filled side up in prepared slow cooker.

3

Cover and cook on low 4 hours or until internal temperature of turkey filling reaches 165. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers