Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Vibrant bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, rice, and cheese, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Spoon the turkey mixture generously into each bell pepper.
- Top each stuffed pepper with a handful of shredded cheese.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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