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Description
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal with these Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers. This recipe uses lean ground turkey and fresh ingredients for a satisfying and guilt-free dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 4 medium bell peppers (various colors)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked brown rice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and parsley.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into the bell pepper halves.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the turkey mixture.
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef for the turkey.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as corn, black beans, or zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg