Turkey Stuffed Peppers
A family favorite, these Turkey Stuffed Peppers are filled with nutritious ground turkey, rice, and savory tomato sauce, making them a simple and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bell peppers
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 1 cup Rice, cooked
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet until translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the prepared bell peppers with the turkey mixture and top generously with cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, removing the foil in the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
Notes
These stuffed peppers pair well with a fresh salad or crusty bread. Feel free to customize the filling with additional ingredients like black beans or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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