Turkey Stuffed Peppers
A comforting dish featuring vibrant bell peppers filled with savory ground turkey, rice, and flavorful herbs, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Cook the chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet until soft.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the savory turkey filling into each bell pepper until filled to the brim.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover them with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheese (if desired), and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
These peppers can be customized with extra spices or mix-ins to suit your taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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