Description
Delight in these vibrant stuffed bell peppers filled with lean turkey, fresh veggies, and spices. An easy, nutritious dish that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing seeds. Chop tops to add to filling if desired.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Mix in cooked rice or quinoa, tomato sauce, cumin, and paprika. Heat through (about 2 minutes).
- Stuff each pepper generously with the turkey mixture. Place upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese if using, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for ground chicken for a different flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, use quinoa mixed with black beans instead of meat.
- Allow stuffed peppers to rest for a few minutes before serving for easier cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg