Ingredients
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6 medium multicolored bell peppers
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 pound ground chicken (light and dark meat)
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2 tablespoons salt-free fajita seasoning, such as Mrs. Dash
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
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1 cup chopped red onion
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1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed
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1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked microwaveable brown rice or 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, heated
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1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
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¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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Lime wedges for serving
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Slice 1/2 inch from tops of peppers; remove and discard stems. Scoop out any ribs and seeds; chop the pepper tops and set aside. Place the peppers cut-side-down in the prepared dish. Bake until slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, fajita seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often to crumble the chicken, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
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Return the skillet to medium-high heat (do not wipe it out); add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add corn, onion and the chopped pepper tops; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables to the chicken mixture. Add beans, rice, 1/2 cup cheese and half of the cilantro; stir to combine.
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Flip the peppers cut-side up. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the peppers, mounding and pressing lightly to fill them. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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Bake until the peppers are tender, the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro; serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
447 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
41g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 stuffed pepper | |
Calories 447 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 26g | 52% |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
Vitamin A 4466IU | 89% |
Sodium 426mg | 19% |
Potassium 986mg | 21% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.