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Colorful Turkey Stuffed Peppers

colorful turkey stuffed peppers. Orange, yellow and red peppers stuffed with ground turkey and brown rice, topped with cheese.
colorful turkey stuffed peppers. Orange, yellow and red peppers stuffed with ground turkey and brown rice, topped with cheese.

Colorful Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Beautiful peppers are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground turkey, brown rice, and spices for a protein-packed dinner that will make your taste buds sing.
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Course: Main Course
Keyword: dinner, main course, protein rich
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 4 Bell Pepeprs
  • 8 oz Ground Turkey
  • 1/4 Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Basil fresh
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 14.5 oz canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • paprika if desired
  • fresh parsley if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and discard the seeds and veins.
  • In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the peppers for roughly 5-6 minutes. Drain immediately and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain the peppers and place them in a baking dish standing upwards.
  • Over medium heat, heat a skillet and cook the ground turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • Add the onion, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and rice to the same pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, allowing the excess liquid from the tomatoes to evaporate.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and add ½ cup of the cheese.
  • Fill each pepper with roughly ⅔ cup of the mixture to each bell pepper, or until the peppers are filled. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g