Description
Ground turkey stuffed peppers are a delightful and nutritious meal that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of seasoned ground turkey, onions, garlic, and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish promises a burst of flavor in every bite while offering a healthy option packed with protein. Easy to customize with various spices and ingredients, these stuffed peppers not only look beautiful on the plate but also serve as a hearty comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added salt)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned and fully cooked (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each pepper until slightly overflowing; top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg