Stuffed Bell Peppers
Enjoy vibrant stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory blend of rice, ground turkey, and spices—a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare Your Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- Cook Your Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add ground turkey or chicken; cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Stuff Those Peppers: Generously fill each hollowed-out pepper with the meat mixture, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed peppers upright in the baking dish.
- Bake Away: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. For a crisp top, remove the foil during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your filling by adding vegetables like corn or diced tomatoes. For added flavor, sprinkle some cheese on top during the last five minutes of baking.