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Stuffed Peppers

Delicious oven-baked stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey, rice, and flavorful seasonings, topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb 93% Lean Ground Turkey
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 medium Onion (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3 large Sweet Red Bell Peppers (washed)
  • 1 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth (divided)
  • 0.25 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Cooked Brown Rice
  • to taste Olive Oil Spray
  • 6 tbsp Part Skim Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly spray a medium nonstick skillet with olive oil and heat over medium. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro; sauté for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked rice with the meat mixture.
  6. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Stuff each half with approximately 2/3 cup of the filling.
  7. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, top each with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Pour remaining chicken broth in the dish.
  8. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes until peppers are tender.
  9. Remove foil and serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional cheese.

Notes

Enjoy these flavorful stuffed peppers as a wholesome dinner option.