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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Delicious Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe for Healthy Meals

This Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers recipe offers vibrant flavors and textures, making it a healthy and appealing dish for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium bell peppers any color
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice or quinoa, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the cheese until warmed through.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the filling and place them upright in a baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over each stuffed pepper.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 12g

Notes

Allow the stuffed peppers to rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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