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Turkey Stuffed Peppers on a plate

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. Heat oven to 375°F; lightly grease dish large enough to stand peppers upright.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium; sauté onion 3-4 minutes until softened, then garlic another minute.
  3. Thoroughly mix turkey, rice, tomatoes, ¾ cup cheese, cooked onion and garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in large bowl.
  4. Stand peppers in dish; divide filling evenly, packing gently.
  5. Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes.
  6. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 10 minutes more until peppers tender and cheese melted and bubbling.
  7. Cool 5 minutes; optionally garnish with parsley and serve.