Description
Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant and nutritious option for an easy weeknight dinner. These delightful peppers are filled with lean ground turkey, savory rice, and gooey cheese, making them a wholesome choice that is both satisfying and colorful. Perfect for family meals or meal prep, this recipe offers versatility to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. With a simple preparation process and the ability to customize fillings, you can enjoy these delicious peppers any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), drained
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Rub outer surface with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked rice, diced onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top of each pepper, then bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg