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Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Turkey Stuffed Peppers combine ground turkey, tons of vegetables, and pepper jack cheese into a satisfying healthy low carb meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 whole bell peppers any color
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey dark meat recommended
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes drained
  • 1/4 tsp salt more or less to taste
  • 4 lices pepper jack cheese.

Instructions

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  1. To prepare the peppers, slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside. Do not discard tops as you will use any remaining pepper attached to the stem.
  2. Add peppers to a casserole dish, fill with about 1/2 inch of water, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a 425 F oven for 20 minutes in order to steam, or parbake, the peppers.
  3. While the peppers are steaming, cook the ground turkey, onion, garlic, and any remaining pepper from the stem piece (dicein a large saute pan over medium high heat until the meat is crumbly, about 10-15 minutes. Add the diced zucchini and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. Add salt to taste. Remove from heat.
  4. Once peppers are done, remove from oven, discard water, and return peppers to casserole dish. Fill each pepper cavity with the ground turkey filling until all of the peppers have been evenly filled. Top with pepper jack cheese. If making ahead, store in airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to heat and serve.
  5. Return peppers to oven and cook until heated through and cheese has melted. This should only take a few minutes.

Notes

  • Originally posted on January 18, 2019
  • Updated on September 2, 2022

Nutrition Information

Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Potassium 956mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4192IU (84%) Vitamin C 172mg (191%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Potassium 956mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4192IU 84%
Vitamin C 172mg 191%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%

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