Stuffed Cubanelles with Turkey & Rice

Kid-friendly | 35 minutes | One-pan option

Recipe by LFJ Chef Bordeaux

Stuffed Cubanelles with Turkey & Rice

Ingredients:

  • 4 Cubanelle peppers, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef or lentils)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Swap Tips:
Use quinoa instead of rice. Add corn, beans, or chopped spinach for extra veggies.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet until soft. Add ground turkey and spices, cook until browned.
  3. Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce. Season to taste.
  4. Fill each pepper half with the mixture, top with cheese.
  5. Bake on a sheet or in a casserole dish for 20–25 minutes, until peppers are tender.

 

Cubanelle Pepper & Egg Tacos

Cubanelle Pepper & Egg Tacos

15 minutes | Breakfast-for-dinner win | Vegetarian

Recipe by LFJ Chef Bordeaux

Ingredients:

  • 3 Cubanelle peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk (optional for fluffiness)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • Corn or flour tortillas

Optional toppings: cheese, avocado, salsa, cilantro

Instructions:

Fast tip: Make a double batch of sautéed peppers/onions and save for quesadillas or bowls.

  1. Sauté peppers and onions in olive oil until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Add eggs and scramble until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Warm tortillas and fill with egg mixture. Add desired toppings.