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Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These turkey stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey and brown rice, seasoned with cumin and spices and topped with cheese are my favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 medium onion (minced)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 large sweet red bell peppers (washed)
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (divided)
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
  • Olive oil spray
  • 6 tbsp  part skim shredded cheddar cheese*

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly spray olive oil spray in a medium nonstick skillet and heat on a medium heat.
  3. Add onion, garlic and cilantro and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, mix well and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked rice and meat together.
  6. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove all seeds. Spoon 2/3 cup meat mixture into each pepper half and place in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Top each with 1 tbsp cheese.
  7. Pour the remainder of the chicken broth on the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes, until peppers are tender.
  8. Carefully remove the foil and serve right away.

Notes

  • *check labels for gluten-free

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 pepper Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 248mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 pepper
Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 248mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

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