Description
Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers are a nutritious and delicious meal option, packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
- If desired, top with shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers, Healthy Recipe, Low Calorie Meal