Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Hearty and nutritious turkey stuffed peppers, filled with ground turkey, rice, and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until mixed and heated through.
- Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each prepared bell pepper.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Great served with a fresh salad or garlic bread. Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/turkey-stuffed-peppers-recipe-2/