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Classic Stuffed Peppers
These Classic Stuffed Peppers are loaded with classic Italian flavors in one dish. These stuffed peppers leave out the grains and replace them with tons of veggies to keep the dish light, moist and delicious. This version uses ground turkey, but would be delicious with ground beef as well.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Peppers
Calories: 361 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 sweet bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 cup mushroom finely chopped
- 2 cups riced cauliflower not cooked
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Sautè the onion, mushroom, and cauliflower rice and garlic over medium heat until soft. Add the ground turkey and Italian seasoning and and continue to cook, stirring and breaking up the meat until the meat is cooked. Add the marinara sauce, reserving 1 cup for the topping, and stir to combine.
- Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a casserole dish, cut side up. If the peppers won't stand trim the bottom slightly to create a flat surface.
- Fill each pepper with 1/4 of the meat mixture and top with 1/4 cup sauce and 1/4 cup cheese.
- Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes, then remove foil and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
- To serve, remove from casserole dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1stuffed pepper
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed pepper | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.