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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Classic stuffed peppers get a makeover in this easy to make casserole!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese or cheese of choice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet sprayed over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, garlic, peppers and ground turkey and crumble it. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano and smoked paprika. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink and the vegetables have softened.
  2. Add in the balsamic vinegar, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and rice and stir everything together. Top with the shredded cheese then cover the skillet with a lid or a piece of foil and place the skillet in the oven.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes covered then remove the foil and bake another 5 minutes uncovered. Top the casserole with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 564mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 564mg 24%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%

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