Ground Turkey and Manchego Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    5

  • Calories

    280 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Ground Turkey and Manchego Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Recipe

Sweet Cubanelle peppers with just a touch of spice, stuffed with seasoned ground turkey and Manchego cheese, then baked. Here is the recipe. Great for any larger pepper, like bell peppers or poblanos.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5-6 cubanelle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, small
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 cup manchego cheese shredded

FOR SERVING

  • fresh herbs spicy chili flakes, pesto or zhug (optional, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  3. Add the jalapeno and onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add the ground turkey and cook it through, stirring as you go, about 8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the seasonings and water or chicken stock. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle and the moisture to evaporate. Remove from heat.
  6. Slice the Cubanelle peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the innards. Set them onto a large baking sheet.
  7. Scoop the seasoned ground turkey into the pepper halves then top them with Manchego cheese.
  8. Bake them for 20 minutes for slightly crunchier peppers, or 30 minutes for softer.
  9. Remove and sprinkle with spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped herbs, and pesto, zhug or chermoula, if desired.

Notes

  • I served mine with homemade zhug recipe that I made very recently, but it’s also great with either a homemade pesto or homemade chermoula.
  • Heat Factor: Mild, though Cubanelle peppers can have a bit of spiciness to them.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 412mg (17%) Potassium 305mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 690IU (14%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 279mg (28%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 412mg 17%
Potassium 305mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 690IU 14%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 279mg 28%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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