Stuffed Bell Peppers
Try this easy stuffed bell peppers recipe with flavorful ingredients like lean protein, veggies, and spices. A nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Try this easy stuffed bell peppers recipe with flavorful ingredients like lean protein, veggies, and spices. A nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 16oz jar of chunky tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1/2 Tbsp chili flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, bring a large pot of water to boil, and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. (ice bath = 1/2 ice + 1/2 cold water)
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers, remove the membrane and seeds from inside, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove peppers from boiling water and place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Brown ground turkey and add diced onion. Cook until onions are slightly golden, then add tomato sauce, garlic powder, chili flakes, and basil. Heat thoroughly and add salt to taste.
- Mix in cooked rice.
- Stuff peppers with ground turkey and rice mixture. Place in oven-safe dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with feta cheese, and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Notes
Bell Peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin C
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