Description
A nutritious and delicious recipe for ground turkey stuffed peppers, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the outside of the peppers with olive oil and place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently. Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the stuffed peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some chopped spinach or mushrooms with the turkey filling.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier grain option, or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg