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Stuffed Turkey Peppers Nutritious Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers any color, tops cut off and seeded
  • 2 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 1½ cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the peppers upright.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, ¾ cup cheese, sautéed onion and garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stand the peppers upright in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each pepper, packing it down gently.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, top each pepper with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve!