Tag: peppers

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nstant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

4 large multicolored bell peppers, tops cut off and chopped, peppers hollowed and seeded 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey 3/4 cup cooked brown rice [I love Trader Joe’s frozen brown rice] 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 3/4 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce, divided 1/4 cup minced onion 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup) 3 […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes. Gina […]

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Colorado Green Chili

A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina–the traditional thickener in this chili–in the supermarket’s international aisle or at Latin markets. Serve with brown rice, if desired. Ingredients 6 large Cubanelle or green bell […]

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Toasted Quinoa With Chiles and Corn

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup canned no salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained 1/3 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoons lime juice Nutritional Informatio How to Make It Step 1 Add the […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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These Soy-Marinated Tuna Kebabs

Our Asian spin on kebabs pairs fresh tuna with hearty veggies in a weeknight main that’s also great for entertaining. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 pounds tuna fillet, cut into 24 […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

  This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become […]

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Peppers

This dish comes together in just one pan, making for quick cleanup and tons of flavor as the elements build on each other. Each compo­nent contains just 5 ingredients or fewer (oil, salt, and black pepper are freebies). Anchovies add depth to the peppers, but you can omit them if you like. Ingredients Pork: 1 […]

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Marinating: Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas get their flavor from a homemade marinade featuring dark Mexican beer, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.  They can be prepared on the stovetop with a grill pan as directed, or outside over a charcoal or gas grill. A marinade of dark Mexican beer (like Negra Modelo), soy sauce, […]

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Tempeh with Charred Peppers and Kale

Ever tried tempeh? This soybean-based veggie protein is a great option for vegetarian or vegan sandwiches and wraps because of its firm texture and incredible flavor adaptability. We love it here with a quick soy sauce hit, layered over earthy kale. Ingredients 1/4 cup canola oil, divided 1 (14-ounce) package tempeh, cut into (1/3-inch-thick) slices […]