Description
Stuffed bell peppers with turkey are a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together vibrant bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, aromatic spices, and wholesome grains. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, allowing you to customize the filling to suit your taste preferences. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the tender texture of roasted peppers paired with a hearty and flavorful stuffing. Whether served alongside a fresh salad or warm bread rolls, these stuffed bell peppers are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (low-sodium)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; place them upright in the dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice or quinoa, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the turkey mixture; top with cheese if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 260g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg