Easy, 190-Calorie Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These Easy Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy meal option that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Flavorful ground turkey combined with aromatic spices and brown rice, all stuffed into colorful bell peppers and baked to perfection. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Peppers:
- 3 bell peppers
Turkey Mixture:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt (to taste)
Sauce and Rice:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (1/2 cup dried)
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brown turkey: Brown the ground turkey with onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and cumin. Add tomato sauce and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine rice and meat: Mix the cooked rice with the meat mixture.
- Prepare peppers: Cut the bell peppers in half and place them in a casserole dish.
- Stuff peppers: Spoon the meat and rice mixture into the peppers. Pour any remaining liquid into the dish.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes. Top with cheese and bake for an additional 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can customize the spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the turkey mixture for extra nutrition.
- These stuffed peppers are great for meal prep and can be reheated easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Turkey Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Healthy Dinner Recipe
