Acorns turkey stuffed peppers is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with a combination of ground turkey, bell peppers, onions, celery, and spices, all stuffed into acorn squash. The squash is then baked until tender, creating a savory and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and spices, acorns turkey stuffed peppers is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food.
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TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
These well-seasoned ground-turkey-stuffed peppers are so tasty, you won't even miss having real cheddar cheese. Round out the meal with a salad or a side of rice. -Judy Hand-Truitt, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place in a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs., Fill with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
A cheesy roux sauce defines this otherwise bland recipe. This recipe is kid- and diabetic-friendly. Spice it up with red pepper flakes.
Provided by Pam Smith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook peppers in boiling water until slightly tender, about 3 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground turkey, onions, mushrooms, and garlic in the hot oil until turkey is completely browned; drain grease from the turkey mixture. Transfer drained turkey mixture to a bowl and return skillet to medium heat.
- Melt butter in the skillet; add flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth. Stream milk and half-and-half into the flour mixture while stirring; bring to a boil. Cook and stir the milk mixture until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Return turkey mixture to the skillet; add tomatoes and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir the turkey mixture until hot and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes; spoon into the bell pepper halves. Arrange stuffed pepper halves into the prepared baking dish; top with remaining Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and panko. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Switch oven to broil, remove foil, and cook peppers under the broiler until the panko is browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 127.9 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1027.6 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
ACORN'S TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
Stuffing peppers with ground turkey and rice and baking them under a layer of cheese will definitely get everyone to eat their vegetables!
Provided by Emily
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Season with red pepper flakes, adobo seasoning, and oregano. Cook until turkey is browned and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Set 1/2 cup tomato sauce aside. Mix remaining tomato sauce, water, and rice into the turkey mixture. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut stems and tops off the peppers. Carefully core the peppers, removing all seeds and excess ribs, and rinse. Place the peppers on a microwave-safe plate. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Evenly spread reserved tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Carefully arrange peppers in the dish so they will not fall over during baking. Carefully fill about halfway with turkey-rice mixture. Distribute 1 cup cheese over the filling. Add remaining filling and sprinkle tops with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. Broil in the last 3 minutes for a crispier, browned top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 999.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
TURKEY AND QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the quinoa: Over medium-high heat, bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. As the broth is coming to boil, add the quinoa, then stir and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and steam the quinoa until the grains pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- For the peppers: Set a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and add the turkey, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring with a wooden spoon and breaking up the pieces. Deglaze with the wine. While the turkey is browning, rinse the peppers and pat dry. With the pepper lying down on its side, cut off the top and remove the seeds and membrane. Repeat for the remaining peppers. Leave the stem on the top for presentation. Set aside.
- Once the turkey is browned, shut off the heat and fold in the quinoa, kale and pepitas. Mix to incorporate all ingredients thoroughly. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if required.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko and Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly moisten and season with salt and pepper. Set the peppers on a roasting tray cut-side up and stuff each with about 1/3 cup of filling. Top each pepper half with about 2 tablespoons of panko-Parmesan topping. Cover loosely with foil, place in the center of the oven and bake for 15 minutes. When the peppers are tender and cooked through, remove the foil and turn on the broiler. Cook under the broiler to brown the panko breadcrumbs and crisp up, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and allow to rest before serving.
- To present, place 1/4 cup of Roasted Tomatillo Avocado Sauce on a plate and place the roasted, stuffed pepper halves in the middle of sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the tomatillos onto a baking sheet. Toss the tomatillos with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place into the oven. Roast until nicely charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Combine the tomatillos, 1/4 cup water, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, avocado, garlic, jalapenos, onions, lime juice and cilantro in a blender and puree until completely smooth. Place in the refrigerator and allow the sauce to settle before serving, so it is smooth.
TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
Not all stuffed peppers have ground beef and tomato sauce. Ground turkey and a white sauce give this variation wonderful down-home flavor and appeal. Julie Grose from Lompoc, California shares this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. , In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return turkey mixture to skillet. Stir in tomato and 2 tablespoons cheese; heat through. Spoon into peppers; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. , Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS
This low-calorie dinner from Joe Wicks is 3 of your 5-a-day, rich in vit C and folate too. Filling the peppers with low-fat turkey breast mince keeps it lean
Provided by Joe Wicks
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Halve the peppers lengthways, then remove the seeds and core but keep the stalks on. Rub the peppers with a drizzle of olive oil and season well. Put on a baking tray and roast for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the mince for 2-3 mins, stirring to break up the chunks, then tip onto a plate.
- Wipe out your pan, then heat the rest of the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then add the cumin and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 mins more.
- Tip the mince back into the pan and add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée. Crumble in the stock cube and cook for 3-4 mins, then add the oregano and season. Remove the peppers from the oven and fill them with as much of the mince as you can. (Don't worry if some spills out it - it will go satisfyingly crisp in the oven.) Top with the cheese and return to the oven for 10-15 mins until the cheese starts to turn golden.
- Carefully slide the peppers onto a plate and serve alongside a pile of your favourite greens blanched, boiled or steamed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
MUSHROOM-TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
This recipe is sponsored by Mushroom Council. Mushrooms are perfect in a stuffed pepper: They add umami, like meat, and they also enhance the flavor of the dish. It's a win-win!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Cut off the tops of the peppers; pull out the seeds. Drizzle the insides with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt. Arrange cut-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until softened but not collapsed, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until browned, about 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove to the bowl with the mushrooms and wipe out the skillet.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and shallot; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the parsley and cook until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the rice and mushroom-turkey mixture to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stuff the filling into the peppers, being sure to pack it in. Stand the stuffed peppers upright in the baking dish. Cover with foil, return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Stir together the panko, Parmesan and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Uncover the peppers and sprinkle evenly with the panko mixture. Return to the oven and bake until starting to brown, about 10 more minutes.
TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
There was a sale at the grocery store for ground turkey. Seems like there is one every week! This is a really simple recipe, even to make ahead a reheat later. Really tastey and good for you!
Provided by keelyshaw
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 4 Stuffed Peppers, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove the tops from the peppers, seed and remove membrane.
- Steam in a microwave save container. Do this by putting one Tbs. water in the bottom of the container, and cover with plastic wrap. Cook until tender, approximately 3 minutes on high.
- Brown the turkey in 1/2 the olive oil until almost cooked through.
- Saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in the olive oil on medium high heat.
- Add the thawd spinach and seasonings after the onions and turkey are browned and nicely caramelized. Cook the complete mixture until heated through.
- Divid the mixture among the 4 peppers. This is depend upon how big your green peppers are.
- Top with 1/4 cheese and broil in the oven until the cheese is browned. About 2 minutes, but be careful not to burn!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 325.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 30.1
TURKEY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Great fall or holiday dish. Can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. If you have leftover stuffing, you can stuff chicken with it or make stuffing cakes.
Provided by Ewalla
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cut the stem off the acorn squash so they stand up straight. Cut the squash in half and place cut side down on oiled baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes while the stuffing cooks.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until tender.
- Add sausage to vegetables and cook through. Season to taste.
- Add vegetables and sausage to crumbled cornbread. Mix in the dried cranberries.
- Stuff each squash half with the stuffing mixture and top with cheese. Cover with foil and continue baking for about 30-40 minutes or until squash are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 1063.3, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.5
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblano or Anaheim peppers. Look for peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have no blemishes.
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. If you want the peppers to be softer, you can blanch them for a few minutes before stuffing.
- Cook the stuffing: The stuffing for turkey-stuffed peppers can be made on the stovetop or in the oven. If you're cooking it on the stovetop, be sure to brown the meat and vegetables thoroughly before adding the rice and broth. If you're cooking it in the oven, bake the peppers at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Stuff the peppers: Once the stuffing is cooked, stuff the peppers with the mixture. You can use a spoon or your hands to fill the peppers, but be careful not to overstuff them.
- Bake the peppers: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Serve the peppers: Turkey-stuffed peppers can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Turkey-stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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