Description
Stuffed bell peppers turkey is a wholesome and satisfying dish that combines the vibrant colors of bell peppers with a savory filling of lean ground turkey, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice. This delightful recipe not only caters to your hunger but also offers a burst of flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its healthy twist on comfort food, this dish is easily customizable and can be made ahead for meal prep or frozen for quick weeknight meals. Each bite delivers a delicious blend of textures and tastes, ensuring that everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground turkey and cook until browned.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, diced tomatoes, sautéed mixture, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; place them upright in a baking dish.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg