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Close-up of low-calorie taco stuffed bell peppers with melted cheese and herbs for a healthy dinner.

Low Calorie Taco Stuffed Peppers

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 stuffed peppers 1x

Description

These Low Calorie Taco Stuffed Peppers deliver all the bold flavors of tacos—spice, crunch, and comforting warmth—without the extra calories or fat. Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meal prep, this Easy Low-fat Dinner Recipe transforms classic taco fillings into vibrant, nutrient-packed bell peppers. With lean ground chicken, fiber-rich quinoa, black beans, and reduced-fat cheese, you get a satisfying, wholesome meal. Follow simple prep and baking steps, then top with fresh cilantro or avocado for an irresistible healthy dinner that’s light, filling, and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or cooked brown rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or light cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or Greek yogurt for topping

    • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and pre-bake prepared bell peppers for 10 minutes

    2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes

    3. Add ground chicken or turkey, cook until no longer pink, then stir in taco seasoning

    4. Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cooked quinoa until well combined

    5. Stuff peppers with filling, top with cheese, cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, uncover and bake 5–10 more minutes until cheese melts

    6. Top with cilantro, avocado, or Greek yogurt and serve hot

    7. Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months

    8. Reheat in microwave for 2–3 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
    • Calories: 260
    • Sodium: 380
    • Fat: 9
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Carbohydrates: 21
    • Fiber: 6
    • Protein: 28

    Keywords: low calorie taco stuffed peppers, easy low-fat dinner recipe, healthy dinner, healthy baked bell peppers, low-fat meal prep, healthy chicken taco meal, taco stuffed peppers

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