Kick-start your weekend with these breakfast stuffed peppers filled with eggs, hearty beans, kale and taco seasoning.
This breakfast is versatile too, allowing you to swap in your favorite ingredients and spices.
Keep it plant-based, or add more protein with additions like cooked crumbled sausage or chorizo.
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Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, keeping stems intact.
Remove and discard ribs and seeds,.
Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in the dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Lightly coat the peppers with cooking spray.
Bake until tender-crisp, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 400F.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in kale; cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in beans, taco seasoning and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; gently stir to combine.
Divide beaten eggs among the pepper halves.
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Spoon about 1/2 cup bean mixture into each pepper half; top with cheese.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired.
These peppers are a well-balanced meal by themselves, but that doesnt mean you cant jazz them up!
Serve them with avocado slices orguacamole,pico de gallo, whole-grain toast orCrispy Skillet Breakfast Potatoeson the side.
Yes.Stuff the peppers, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
Take them out of the fridge 30 minutes before baking them.
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