Ingredients
Bell Peppers
- 4 bell peppers (tops cut and seeds removed)
Filling
- 300g ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers evenly.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pan with the onion and garlic, cooking it until it is fully browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently to break it up.
- Add Rice and Sauce: Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce into the cooked turkey mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Stuff Peppers: Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each hollowed bell pepper, filling them evenly.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the stuffed bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of each filled pepper.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Notes
- Substitute cooked quinoa for rice to boost protein and fiber content for a healthier variation.
- Add finely chopped vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, or spinach into the filling for added nutrition and flavor.
- Use low-fat cheese to keep the recipe lighter if desired.
- Cover baking dish with foil for the first 20 minutes to retain moisture, then uncover to brown the cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
