Stuffed Bell Peppers with Turkey
Savor these colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with lean turkey, spices, and fresh veggies for a healthy, satisfying meal perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
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 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, ground turkey, diced tomatoes, sautéed onions and garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture until overflowing. Place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover loosely with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider using quinoa instead of rice.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg