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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Rice

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Rice are a wholesome and flavorful all-in-one meal. Colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings, then baked until perfectly tender.

Ingredients

  • 4–6 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  4. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and rice mixture, packing it in firmly.
  7. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Add a little water to the bottom of the dish.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese if using, and bake another 10–15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
  9. Let cool slightly, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can pre-bake the empty peppers for 5–10 minutes to soften them if preferred.
  • Leftover rice works great in this recipe.
  • Use a mix of red, yellow, and green peppers for color variety.
  • Stuffed peppers freeze well — wrap individually for easy meal prep.

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