Description
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a delightful and healthy dish perfect for any dinner table. Bursting with flavor, these gluten-free stuffed peppers combine lean ground turkey, savory spices, and hearty wild rice, all enveloped in colorful bell peppers. This recipe is not only nutritious but also versatile, allowing for easy customization to suit your preferences. Whether you’re preparing a family meal or meal prepping for the week ahead, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress. With their vibrant presentation and rich taste, they make a satisfying and wholesome option everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 jar (16 oz.) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions.
- Prepare the peppers by cutting off the tops and removing seeds. Boil them in water for about 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until tender, then add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Fill each pepper with the turkey mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg