Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper
A healthy and flavorful Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe featuring lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese baked to perfection for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cooked brown rice; cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Place the hollowed bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Fill each bell pepper with the turkey mixture, packing gently.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of marinara sauce or add chopped mushrooms to the filling mixture.