Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Brown
This recipe transforms the humble bell pepper into a vessel of nutritious delight. The peppers are generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground turkey and brown rice, and then baked to perfection. A comforting meal that's packed with lean protein, whole grains, and plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers any color
- 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup brown rice cooked
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloved garlic minced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until the turkey is browned.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice and diced tomatoes. Remove from heat.
- Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
- Sprinkle the tops of the stuffed peppers with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the stuffed peppers rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your romantic meal!
Nutrition
Serving: 1stuffed pepper (about 250g)Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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