Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 346kcal
Equipment
- oven
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken for a variation
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- ½ medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup pre-cooked brown rice
- 4 bell peppers of your choice any color
- 1 ⅓ cups tomato puree divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian herb blend
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- First things first, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). A hot oven is key to getting those peppers cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 2: Prepare the Bell Peppers
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Keep the tops, as you’ll use them as lids later. It’s like creating little veggie pots for your filling.
Step 3: Cook the Turkey Mixture
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey, garlic, and onion. Cook until the turkey is browned and the onions are translucent. Add in the cooked rice, 1 cup of the tomato puree, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, Italian herb blend, cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Step 4: Stuff the Peppers
- Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each hollowed-out bell pepper. Pack it in there but leave a little room at the top.
Step 5: Top with Tomato Sauce and Cheese
- Pour the remaining ⅓ cup of tomato puree over the stuffed peppers and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place the pepper tops back on like little hats.
Step 6: Bake
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Here are some handy tips to ensure your Turkey Stuffed Peppers turn out perfect:
- Use Pre-cooked Rice: It saves time and ensures the rice is perfectly cooked.
- Color Variety: Use different colored bell peppers for a visually appealing dish.
- Knife Skills: Finely dice the onions so they blend smoothly with the turkey.
- Even Cooking: Make sure the peppers are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Cheese Substitute: For a different twist, use a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal
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