Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

These turkey stuffed bell peppers are packed with savory turkey, fluffy rice, and melty cheese! A lighter take on beef-stuffed peppers without losing flavor.

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ground turkey stuffed peppers, turkey stuffed bell peppers

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

2 bell peppers (we used red and green)
1/2 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp white onion, diced
1/2 garlic clove, minced
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup white rice, cooked
1/2 can tomato sauce
3/8 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Avocado oil
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Add oil to the skillet and heat it over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey, breaking up any clumps with a spatula as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
Fill a saucepan about 1/4 full with water and bring it to a boil.
Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and core.
Boil the bell peppers for about 5 minutes, then drain and set them aside.
Once the ground turkey is no longer pink, reduce the heat and stir in the cooked rice. Mix until well combined.
Pour in the tomato sauce and season again with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Arrange the bell peppers upright in a glass baking dish. Fill each one with the turkey and rice mixture, then top with cheese.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish the stuffed bell peppers with chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Choose bell peppers with flat bottoms, or slice a small piece off the bottom to keep them upright in the baking dish. Alternatively, use a dish that's small enough to keep them snugly together!
We sliced off the tops of the bell peppers, but depending on their size, you can just slice them in half lengthwise. Halved bell peppers won’t fall over after being stuffed!
Load up your ground turkey-stuffed peppers with delicious, yet wholesome, add-ins like tempeh, black beans, cauliflower rice, and vegan pepper jack cheese.

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