Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a healthy, satisfying, and easy dinner that the whole family can agree on!
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Ingredients
- 4 sweet bell peppers, any color
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut side up, in a microwave-safe 13x9-inch baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the dish. Lightly cover with parchment paper. Microwave until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.*
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and onion; cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off fat. Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add ½ cup of cheddar and ½ cup of Monterey Jack.
- Season the inside of each pepper with salt and pepper. Stuff peppers with turkey mixture and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cover with foil.
- Bake until tender and heated through, about 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheddar and remaining ½ cup of Monterey Jack. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 more minutes. Serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
- *Alternatively, you can pre-bake the peppers in the oven instead of in the microwave. To do so, fill a baking dish large enough to fit peppers with about ½ -inch of water. Place peppers upside down in water, cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Swap out the ground turkey and use ground beef, ground chicken, ground pork or ground sausage.
- Choose red, yellow or orange peppers for a sweeter taste; grab green bell peppers for a less-sweet, more zesty taste.
- Any variety of rice will work. I like to use cooked long-grain white rice, but cooked wild rice or cooked brown rice will both be delicious, too. For a shortcut, try microwaveable packets of rice like Uncle Ben's Ready Rice. You can even try this recipe with cauliflower rice for more veggies!
- Instead of rice, use cooked quinoa or cooked couscous.
- For a shortcut, use leftover rice from the night before or a packet of microwaveable rice (like Uncle Ben's Ready Rice).
- Garnish the finished dish with fresh herbs just before serving. They add a nice colorful, fresh touch!
- Use red, orange or yellow peppers if you prefer a sweeter taste. Try green bell peppers for a zestier bite.
- For the Slow Cooker: To make these stuffed peppers in a Crock Pot, skip the step of pre-cooking the peppers in the microwave. Stuff the peppers with the rice and ground turkey filling, cover, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Top with the cheese and continue cooking until the cheese melts (about 10-15 more minutes).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1stuffed pepper half
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
474mg
(20%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2362IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed pepper half | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2362IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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