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Stuffed Pepper Recipe With Turkey And Rice

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Easy Stuffed Peppers with Mexican Rice and Turkey • Freutcake
Easy Stuffed Peppers with Mexican Rice and Turkey • Freutcake from www.freutcake.com

Description

This stuffed pepper recipe is a perfect meal for dinner. It is a delicious blend of turkey, rice, and vegetables, all stuffed inside a bell pepper. The dish is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover rice. The recipe can be customized to suit individual preferences, and it is a perfect way to get a healthy and nutritious meal on the table in no time.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small yellow squash, diced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. Sauté the ground turkey in a frying pan over medium heat until browned.
  4. Add the onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and tomato to the frying pan and cook until the vegetables are soft.
  5. Add the cooked rice, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the frying pan and stir to combine.
  6. Stuff the bell peppers with the turkey and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  7. Bake the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the peppers and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  10. Serve the stuffed peppers with a side salad or vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some red pepper flakes to the turkey and rice mixture.
  • You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe, but the green ones tend to be less sweet than the red, yellow, and orange ones.
  • If you have any leftover stuffing, you can use it to make stuffed mushrooms or zucchini boats.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 27g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 5g

Recipe Tips

  • You can use ground beef or chicken instead of turkey if you prefer.
  • If you don't have any cooked rice, you can use instant rice or cook some from scratch while the turkey is browning.
  • If you like your peppers to be softer, you can blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before stuffing them.
  • You can also add some chopped mushrooms or diced carrots to the turkey and rice mixture for some extra flavor and nutrition.

Enjoy your stuffed pepper recipe with turkey and rice!


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