Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stuff peppers with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Can substitute ground beef or vegetarian options like beans or mushrooms.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based cheese and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking, sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, Low-carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg