TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS

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 :

1. Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add a bit of oil and allow it to become hot.
2. Add the ground turkey, pepper, salt, and chili powder. Cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown.
3. Transfer the browned turkey into a mixing bowl together with spinach, 1 cup cheese, rice, and salsa. Stir everything until well incorporated.
4. Lay the pepper halves into a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange them in a single layer.
5. Stuff each pepper with the filling and top with cheese. Add a bit of water to the bottom of the pan.
6. Apply cooking spray on a sheet of aluminum foil. Cover the stuffed peppers with it.
7. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.
8. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the Turkey Stuffed Peppers for about 30 to 40 minutes or until done.
9. Remove the foil cover, then bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
10. Remove the Turkey Stuffed Peppers from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
11. 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