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Healthy Ingredient Spotlight: Bell Peppers

by | Jun 1, 2020 | Recipes | 0 comments

Bell peppers are sweet, mild and come in a variety of beautiful colors. They are low in calories but high in nutrients, such as vitamin C, which supports your immune system. Vitamin E found in bell peppers keeps skin youthful. The sulfur content in bell peppers makes them play a protective role in certain types of cancers. Bell peppers also contain vitamin B6, which is needed for the health of the nervous system. Bell peppers are delicious raw or cooked.

Here are a few ways to include them in your daily diet.

  • Slice a variety of colored peppers and eat with your favorite dip
  • Roast and use in place of tomatoes on a sandwich
  • Cut into chunks to brighten up a stir fry
  • Cut in half and crack in an egg. Bake until the egg is cooked for a new breakfast treat

I love bell peppers in Mexican dishes. Give my Bell Pepper Enchiladas a try. This is a great way to enjoy the flavors of enchiladas without gluten or additional carbs.

Bell Pepper Enchiladas

This is a great way to enjoy the flavors of enchiladas without gluten or additional carbs.

  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 10 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1/4 c chicken broth

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  2. Slice peppers in half lengthwise and scrape out membranes and seeds

  3. Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the ground turkey

  4. Add the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder and cook for 2 minutes

  5. In a large bowl, combine the turkey and enchilada sauce

  6. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of a glass baking pan. Spoon the enchilada filling evenly into the pepper halves and place them in the baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers

  7. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and return to the oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are soft and cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, tomato or diced onion.

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