Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers, a wholesome and flavorful meal that’s as colorful as it is delicious. This recipe features vibrant red, yellow, and orange bell peppers brimming with a savory blend of lean ground turkey, hearty cooked rice, juicy diced tomatoes, and aromatic garlic and onions. Enhanced with a medley of Italian seasoning, paprika, and melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese, each pepper offers a cozy, nutrient-packed bite that’s perfect for busy families or meal prepping. Easy to customize, gluten-free, and baked to perfection in just under an hour, these stuffed peppers deliver a balance of comfort and nutrition. Garnished with fresh parsley, they’re a satisfying main course that appeals to both kids and adults alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 cup Cooked rice (white or brown)
• 1 cup Diced onion
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the bell peppers, slice off the tops, and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Set the hollowed-out peppers aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 6

Place the hollowed-out bell peppers into a baking dish, standing upright.

Step 7

Fill each bell pepper with the turkey and rice mixture, packing it firmly but not overstuffing.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

After 30 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of each pepper, and return to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the peppers cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1678.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1759.6

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 402.0mg	0%
Sodium 2383.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 128.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 949.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1944.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 28.9%

Carbs: 26.7%