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Stuffed Peppers Recipe With Ground Turkey And Brown Rice

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Ground Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers The Diary of a Real Housewife
Ground Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers The Diary of a Real Housewife from thediaryofarealhousewife.com

Description

Stuffed peppers with ground turkey and brown rice are a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a family dinner. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking. The peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground turkey, brown rice, and vegetables, and then baked to perfection.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 50 minutes.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed for this recipe are:
  • 6 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Equipment

The equipment needed for this recipe are:
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Cooking spoon
  • Measuring cup and spoons
  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting board

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, cooked brown rice, oregano, basil, salt and black pepper to the pan and stir until well combined.
  7. Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
  10. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe, but green peppers have a slightly bitter taste compared to the sweeter red, yellow or orange peppers.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Fiber: 6g

Recipe Tips

You can add other vegetables to the stuffing mix like zucchini, mushrooms or carrots. You can also add more spices if you like a bit of heat in your food. To make this recipe even healthier, you can use ground chicken or lean ground beef instead of ground turkey. This dish is perfect for meal prep, as you can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a couple of days. Just reheat it in the microwave or oven before serving.

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