Description
Experience the warmth of home cooking with these Cozy Stuffed Bell Peppers, filled with savory ground turkey, tender rice, and vibrant spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or family game nights, this dish combines nutrition and flavor in a stunning presentation. Easy to prepare and customizable, these stuffed peppers are sure to become a beloved favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in ground turkey; cook until browned.
- Mix in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, then bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg