Description
Easy stuffed bell peppers with lean ground turkey, rice, and savory spices. A healthy, protein-packed dinner perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93 percent lean
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers upright in the baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking apart, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, drained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and parsley.
- Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each bell pepper, pressing gently to fill completely. Top each pepper with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F as measured with a meat thermometer to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American