Description
Cozy stuffed bell peppers filled with savory turkey and rice are the ultimate comfort food. These vibrant, flavorful peppers are perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Bursting with tender ground turkey, aromatic spices, and melty cheese, each bite brings warmth and satisfaction. Easy to make and customizable, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; heat through (3-5 minutes).
- Spoon filling into each bell pepper until overflowing; place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese, then bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg