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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are easy to make and filled with a hearty mixture of lean ground turkey, brown rice, and cheese!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 peppers
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • oven
  • Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Peppers

  • 3-4 large bell peppers sliced in half lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil lightly flavored
  • 1 pound ground turkey lean
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • extra basil for garnish
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and then ground turkey. Brown the turkey, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Once the turkey is brown, add the diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 more minutes or until the onion is tender.
  • Add the marinara sauce and chopped spinach. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 more minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown rice, chopped basil, and parmesan cheese.
  • Stuff the pepper halves with the filling and place them in a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top the peppers with the mozzarella cheese. Return them to the oven and bake another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. Garnish with extra fresh chopped basil and parsley.

Notes

These stuffed peppers are perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for future meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Comfort Food, dinner, Ground Turkey, Healthy Recipe, meal prep, Stuffed Peppers
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