Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Sweet bell peppers stuffed with lean ground turkey, brown rice, and tomatoes, baked and topped with a sprinkle of melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
4 servings- 4 largeBell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 lbLean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cupCooked brown rice
- 1 can (14 oz)Canned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cupYellow onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- 1/2 cupShredded part-skim mozzarella
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 370°F (188°C).
Step 2
Slice the tops off the bell peppers, discard the ribs and seeds, and rinse. Place them upright in a baking dish.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté ground turkey, onion, and garlic until the turkey is fully browned.
Step 4
Stir in the brown rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 5
Stuff each pepper with the turkey and rice mixture.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the foil, sprinkle the tops with mozzarella, and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Chef's Tips & Notes
Pro Tips
- •If the peppers won't stand upright, slice a tiny bit off the bottom to flatten them.
- •Substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey or ground chicken to save calories.
- •For a vegetarian option, replace turkey with black beans or lentils.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Stuffed peppers freeze beautifully. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
Meal Prep
Can be assembled ahead of time and kept in the fridge. Bake when ready to eat, adding 10 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)
