Protein-rich · Light meal
Smoky Turkey Taco-Stuffed Peppers
Lean turkey, black beans, and salsa baked into sweet pepper shells. A protein-rich light meal recipe, about 40 minutes total.
Published August 9, 2026 · Last updated August 20, 2026
Base yield
4 servings
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Meal
Light meal
Estimated nutrition per serving: About 395 kcal | 38 g protein | 7 g fiber
Ingredients
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- 4 medium bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup mild salsa, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or scallions
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add 1/4 cup water to the dish, cover with foil, and bake for 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black beans, and salsa. Cook 2 minutes, just until the mixture is cohesive and hot.
- 4
Drain any water from the pepper dish. Divide the filling among the pepper halves and top with cheddar.
- 5
Bake uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese melts and the peppers are tender. Finish with cilantro or scallions.
Protein-rich recipes
These meals make lean protein the anchor rather than an afterthought. Adequate protein intake and appropriately prescribed resistance training may both be part of an individualized plan; food alone cannot guarantee preservation of lean mass.
When appetite is limited, consider starting with the protein component, then continuing with vegetables and starch as comfortable.
How much protein and fiber are in one serving?
One serving is estimated to provide 38 g of protein and 7 g of fiber. Values vary by ingredient brand, portion, and preparation.
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