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Healthy Taco Stuffed Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes stuffed with seasoned lean turkey, black beans, and corn for a light, protein-packed, family-friendly meal that's quick to prepare.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 each large tomatoes hollowed, tops reserved
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 0.5 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the cores and seeds, reserving the pulp. Lightly sprinkle the insides with a pinch of salt and place upside down on a paper towel to drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, reserved tomato pulp, black beans, corn, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes to combine flavors and warm the beans and corn.
  • Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the hollowed tomatoes. Top each stuffed tomato with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place stuffed tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Make ahead: Prepare the turkey mixture up to one day in advance and refrigerate. Reheat before stuffing and baking. For a vegetarian version, substitute cooked lentils for the turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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