Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description
In this recipe, bell peppers are trimmed and cored to serve as vessels for the filling. Onions and mushrooms are sautéed until golden before adding ground turkey, which is cooked through while breaking up the meat. The cooked rice and half the pasta sauce are mixed in to combine flavors and bind the filling.
The seasoned filling is spooned into each pepper. The baking dish is prepared with a mixture of remaining sauce and water to keep the peppers moist during baking. The peppers are topped with mozzarella cheese and baked at 375°F until cooked through and cheese has melted.
This dish can be served warm as a main course, offering a balanced meal with protein, vegetables, and grains. The sauce and cheese topping add tangy and creamy notes, while baking softens the peppers without losing their shape. It’s practical for family meals and can accommodate adjustments in seasoning.
Ingredients
- 6 bell pepper
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion large
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 2 cups rice cooked
- 25 oz Italian pasta sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil for cooking, generic cooking oil
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjsut to taste
Instructions
- Trim the bell peppers by removing the seeds and core.
- In a pan, preheated with oil over medium-heat, saute the onion with mushrooms until they turn golden brown. Add the ground turkey, breaking up the meat with your spatula as you brown it.
- Add in cooked rice and half of the sauce. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling. Combine the rest of the sauce with two cups of water and pour it on the bottom of the baking dish. Place peppers into the baking dish and top each one with cheese. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1947mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 4385IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 163mg | 181% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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