Description
A nostalgic dish of bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground turkey, spices, and vegetables, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or orange)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, herbs, and spices until well combined.
- Stuff the turkey mixture into each bell pepper.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, add water or broth to keep them moist, cover with foil, and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool briefly, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground turkey with mushrooms, lentils, or black beans. These peppers can also be frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground turkey, family recipe, healthy dinner, comfort food