Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers With Rice
Ground turkey stuffed peppers with rice, vegetables, and a saucy, cheesy filling. Exactly what a stuffed pepper should be—comforting and craveable.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey A 93/7 lean-to-fat blend is ideal.
- 4 large bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and gutted
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- With a rack positioned in the middle, preheat the oven to 425º F.
- Set the pepper halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cut-side down, and roast for 20 minutes, or until slightly tender; remove and set them aside.
- While the peppers roast, cook the rice according to the package instructions, but in chicken or vegetable broth if you can.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet. Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it down into crumbles with a spatula or spoon as it cooks. Simmer until the meat is about halfway cooked, then season it with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, then bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, stir in the cooked rice and the cheese; remove it from the heat.
- Spoon the ground turkey mixture into the hollowed-out peppers, packing it as firmly as you can by pressing it down to secure it, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Transfer the stuffed peppers to the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles. For a nice golden crisp on your cheese, turn the broiler on for a minute or two before removing the peppers, but keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil, and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1stuffed pepper | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
