Description
Savory Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers are the ultimate comfort food, combining vibrant bell peppers with flavorful ground turkey, aromatic spices, and melted cheese. This dish not only elevates your weeknight dinners but also impresses guests at any gathering. With a perfect balance of taste and visual appeal, these stuffed peppers are an easy way to transform leftovers into a meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in the baking dish.
- Fill each pepper generously with the turkey mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg