Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Rice Recipe
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with lean ground turkey, brown rice, and flavorful diced tomatoes, topped with melted cheese. This wholesome dish combines savory seasonings and fresh ingredients, baked to perfection for a comforting and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Protein & Grains
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Other Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds carefully, creating hollow vessels ready for stuffing.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion and cook it for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Cook Turkey and Garlic: Add the ground turkey and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the turkey is fully browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently to break it apart.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for around 5 minutes so the flavors meld beautifully.
- Stuff Peppers: Fill each hollowed bell pepper with the turkey and rice mixture, packing them generously as if filling little edible pinatas.
- Bake Covered: Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes to cook the peppers tender and heat the filling through.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the peppers to rest for a few minutes after baking, then serve warm and enjoy your flavorful stuffed bell peppers.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- Use cooked quinoa instead of brown rice for a different texture and added protein.
- Add your favorite herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness.
- To make it spicier, mix in some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño with the filling.
- Leftover stuffed peppers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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