Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins | Yield: 5 Servings
These heavenly treats are packed with rice, salsa, meat, and veggies! They are a complete meal that the whole family is going to love! In just an hour, you can enjoy these Turkey Stuffed Peppers!
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 c cooked brown rice
- 1/4 c spinach, frozen, thawed, drained, and squeeze (or ½ c fresh chopped)
- 2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 bell peppers, halved, core in but seeds removed
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 c mild tomato salsa
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 c water
- 1-pound ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS :
- Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add a bit of oil and allow it to become hot.
- Add the ground turkey, pepper, salt, and chili powder. Cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown.
- Transfer the browned turkey into a mixing bowl together with spinach, 1 cup cheese, rice, and salsa. Stir everything until well incorporated.
- Lay the pepper halves into a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange them in a single layer.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling and top with cheese. Add a bit of water to the bottom of the pan.
- Apply cooking spray on a sheet of aluminum foil. Cover the stuffed peppers with it.
- Prepare the oven and preheat it to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the Turkey Stuffed Peppers for about 30 to 40 minutes or until done.
- Remove the foil cover, then bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
- Remove the Turkey Stuffed Peppers from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 384cal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4625IU | Vitamin C: 153.9mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 2.2mg
TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
Yield:
5
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 c cooked brown rice
- 1/4 c spinach, frozen, thawed, drained, and squeeze (or ½ c fresh chopped)
- 2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 bell peppers, halved, core in but seeds removed
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 c mild tomato salsa
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 c water
- 1-pound ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add a bit of oil and allow it to become hot.
- Add the ground turkey, pepper, salt, and chili powder. Cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown.
- Transfer the browned turkey into a mixing bowl together with spinach, 1 cup cheese, rice, and salsa. Stir everything until well incorporated.
- Lay the pepper halves into a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange them in a single layer.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling and top with cheese. Add a bit of water to the bottom of the pan.
- Apply cooking spray on a sheet of aluminum foil. Cover the stuffed peppers with it.
- Prepare the oven and preheat it to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the Turkey Stuffed Peppers for about 30 to 40 minutes or until done.
- Remove the foil cover, then bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
- Remove the Turkey Stuffed Peppers from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!