Unstuffed Pepper Bowls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Unstuffed Pepper Bowls
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing diced onions and chopped bell peppers in olive oil until softened and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. Ground turkey is cooked separately in the same skillet, first allowing it to brown on one side before breaking it up and seasoning with garlic, chili powder, cumin, and optional cayenne for a mild heat. Once the turkey is cooked through, diced tomatoes and the pepper mixture are combined and warmed together with minced fresh parsley added for brightness.
The dish is plated over cooked cauliflower rice that has been seasoned with salt and cooked according to package instructions. Optional finely shredded cheddar cheese adds a melted creamy layer when incorporated in the middle, complementing the savory, spiced turkey and pepper mix. The one-skillet preparation provides an approachable and flavorful way to enjoy the components of stuffed peppers without the assembly.
Serving warm, this dish works well as a satisfying meal with balanced protein, vegetables, and a textured cauliflower rice base. The use of fresh spices and the option to add cayenne lets you control the heat to your preference.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 small yellow onion diced (1 cup
- 2 cups bell pepper any color, chopped
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 lb ground turkey lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced (2 tsp
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- Few dashes cayenne pepper optional
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato drained, diced
- 3 Tbsp parsley fresh, minced
- 2 (10 oz) pkgs. cauliflower rice cooked according to package instructions and seasoned with salt, frozen
- 1 cup cheddar cheese optional, finely shredded
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute 2 minutes then add in bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer pepper mixture to a plate. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in turkey in large crumbles, season with salt and pepper.
- Let rest, until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes then toss.
- Continue to cook and break up turkey, about 2 minutes more, until almost fully cooked through, then add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne.
- Cook turkey through then stir in tomatoes and pepper mixture and warm through, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley.
- Plate cauliflower rice, top with cheddar cheese (I like to add it in the middle layer so it melts nicely), then finish with ground turkey mixture, serve warm.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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