Healthy and Flavorful Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These Healthy and Flavorful Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a comforting meal that’s packed with protein, vegetables, and whole grains. Vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, brown rice, fire-roasted tomatoes, and marinara sauce, all seasoned with a blend of Italian herbs. Topped with melted cheese, these stuffed peppers are baked to perfection, creating a wholesome and satisfying dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for a meal prep option or a cozy dinner for a busy weeknight, this recipe has got you covered!

Ingredients:

• For the Stuffed Peppers:
  • 6 bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (red, orange, yellow, or green)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound 93/7 lean ground turkey
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1½ cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1¼ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the peppers upright or use a muffin tin for smaller peppers.
2. Prepare the Peppers:
   • Slice the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and inner membranes.
   • If the peppers don’t stand upright, you can trim a small slice off the bottom to help them balance.
   • Place the prepared peppers in the baking dish and set aside.
3. Cook the Filling:
   • In a spacious frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
   • Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon.
   • Cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the turkey is browned and fully cooked through.
4. Add the Rest of the Ingredients:
   • Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, cooked brown rice, and marinara sauce.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are combined and heated through.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Stuff the Peppers:
   • Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously. Top each pepper with a sprinkling of shredded cheese.
6. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
   • Take off the foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the peppers are soft.
7. Serve:
   • Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
   • Serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

These Healthy and Flavorful Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a perfect blend of comfort and nutrition, making them a great addition to your dinner rotation. The tender bell peppers, filled with a hearty mixture of ground turkey, rice, and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese, offer a satisfying and balanced meal that everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re serving them as a cozy family dinner or using them as a meal prep option for the week, these stuffed peppers are sure to please. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious, wholesome meal that’s as beautiful as it is tasty!

Healthy and Flavorful Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture ofground turkey, rice, and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese. A healthy andsatisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.

• o 6 bell peppers (tops and seeds removed (red, orange, yellow, or green))
• o 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• o 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• o 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• o 1 pound 93/7 lean ground turkey
• o 1 (14.5 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes)
• o 1½ cups cooked brown rice
• o 1 cup marinara sauce
• o 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• o Salt and pepper (to taste)
• o 1¼ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella)

1. Preheat the Oven:
2. o Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the peppers upright or use a muffin tin for smaller peppers.
3. Prepare the Peppers:
4. o Slice the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and inner membranes.
5. o If the peppers don’t stand upright, you can trim a small slice off the bottom to help them balance.
6. o Place the prepared peppers in the baking dish and set aside.
7. Cook the Filling:
8. o In a spacious frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
9. o Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
10. o Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon.
11. o Cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the turkey is browned and fully cooked through.
12. Add the Rest of the Ingredients:
13. o Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, cooked brown rice, and marinara sauce.
14. o Mix well until all ingredients are combined and heated through.
15. o Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
16. Stuff the Peppers:
17. o Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously. Top each pepper with a sprinkling of shredded cheese.
18. Bake:
19. o Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
20. o Take off the foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the peppers are soft.
21. Serve:
22. o Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
23. o Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
24. o Serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread.

Main Course

Italian-inspired

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers