Ingredients
– 4 large bell peppers (any color)
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating these fantastic Thanksgiving Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers involves a few simple steps. Follow this guide for easy execution:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for your stuffed peppers.
2. Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Arrange them upright in a baking dish.
3. Cook Turkey: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent. Then, add the ground turkey, cooking until browned.
4. Mix Filling: Once the turkey is cooked through, add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until heated through.
5. Stuff Peppers: Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each bell pepper, pressing down gently to fit the filling.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
7. Bake: Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish, covering the peppers with foil. Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Garnish: Once out of the oven, let the peppers cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 30g