Best 17 Stuffed Peppers With Turkey And Vegetables Recipes

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Stuffed peppers are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a variety of fillings to choose from, stuffed peppers can be tailored to suit any dietary needs or preferences. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect stuffed pepper recipe, using turkey and vegetables. We will explore different types of peppers, fillings, and cooking techniques to help you make the most delicious and satisfying stuffed peppers.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS



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I love stuffed peppers stuffed with just about anything, but these turkey stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey and brown rice, seasoned with cumin and spices and topped with cheese are my favorite!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 garlic (minced)
1/4 onion (minced)
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp kosher salt
3 large sweet red bell peppers (washed)
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (divided)
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
Olive oil spray
6 tbsp part skim shredded cheddar cheese*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly spray olive oil spray in a medium nonstick skillet and heat on a medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic and cilantro and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through.
  • Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, mix well and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
  • Combine cooked rice and meat together.
  • Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove all seeds. Spoon 2/3 cup meat mixture into each pepper half and place in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Top each with 1 tbsp cheese.
  • Pour the remainder of the chicken broth on the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the foil and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 pepper, Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 248 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g

TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

2 large red bell peppers, tops and seeds removed and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 small onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon half-and-half, or to taste
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

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

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH TURKEY AND VEGETABLES



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This is a great alternative to the beef and rice stuffed peppers.

Provided by LSMITHNY21

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 green bell peppers, tops removed, seeded
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 zucchini, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Italian seasoning to taste
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wrap the green bell peppers in aluminum foil, and place in a baking dish. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from heat.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey until evenly brown. Set aside. Heat oil in the skillet, and cook onion, mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and spinach until tender. Return turkey to the skillet. Mix in the tomatoes and tomato paste, and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stuff the green peppers with the skillet mixture.
  • Return peppers to the oven, and continue cooking 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 471.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

TURKEY-STUFFED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Vegetable oil cooking spray
Two 3/4-inch slices country style white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
3 large zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise
1 orange bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 red bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 large shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/3 cup white wine, such as pinot grigio
1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
1 large egg, beaten, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 2 heavy baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the bread and milk. Set aside to allow the bread to absorb the milk, about 15 minutes.
  • For the vegetables: Using a melon baller, remove the flesh from the zucchini, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Reserve the flesh. Place the zucchini and peppers, hollowed-out sides up, on the prepared baking sheets. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • For the filling: Place the zucchini flesh in a food processor. Add the garlic, carrot, celery, shallot, oregano, salt and pepper. Blend until all the vegetables are finely chopped.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the blended vegetable mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, turkey, egg, 1 cup Parmesan and the bread mixture. Using a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients until well combined. Spoon the filling into the hollowed-out vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan on top of the filling. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until the vegetables are tender and the tops are golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter and serve.

TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 red, green or yellow bell peppers, tops sliced off and chopped up
2 cups leftover rice or couscous
1 cup leftover chopped turkey
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice off tops of bell peppers, remove seeds and discard. Chop up the bell pepper tops and place into a large bowl. Add rice or couscous, chopped meat, dried basil, parsley, chopped pepper tops, chicken stock and scallions. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper. Stuff each pepper with filling and place in a square baking dish. Bake 45 minutes or until tender.

TURKEY-AND-RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice
1/4 cup dried currants or golden raisins
Kosher salt
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/2 cup fresh parsley
4 scallions, roughly chopped
6 medium bell peppers (any color)
8 ounces lean ground turkey
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can tomato puree
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the peppers: Combine 2 1/2 cups water, the rice, currants and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl to cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast until lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool, then finely chop. Pile the dill, parsley and scallions on a cutting board and finely chop.
  • Cut off the top of each bell pepper and reserve the tops; discard the seeds and white membranes. Put the turkey in a large bowl; add 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup feta, the rice mixture, walnuts, all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped herbs, the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gently mix with your hands. Stuff each bell pepper evenly with the turkey-rice mixture; cover with the pepper tops.
  • Make the sauce: Whisk 3 cups water, the tomato puree, brown sugar, olive oil and cinnamon stick in a wide, deep saucepan. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low; simmer until the peppers are soft and the filling is cooked through, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler. Carefully remove the peppers from the sauce and transfer to a flameproof baking dish; remove the tops and set them aside in the baking dish. Toss the reserved 2 tablespoons chopped herbs with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup feta in a small bowl and sprinkle over the filling. Broil until melted, about 2 minutes. Replace the pepper tops. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Serve the peppers in shallow bowls with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 53 milligrams, Sodium 1266 milligrams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 15 grams

TURKEY STUFFED YELLOW & RED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Turkey Stuffed Yellow & Red Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 yellow bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, Italian style
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat to 375.
  • Cut peppers lengthwise and seed.
  • Place cut side up on a baking sheet-you can lightly steam them if you want to.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high.
  • Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Stir a few times.
  • Add meat, stirring often for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and rice and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add herbs and salt and pepper, stir in cheddar.
  • Fill peppers.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and toss with melted butter-mix well.
  • Top peppers and bake for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.3, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 1144.4, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 40.1

TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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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

5 medium green, red or yellow peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey (99% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar-flavored lactose-free or other cheese
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika

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

GROUND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS



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These stuffed red and green peppers are low fat, gluten-free and dairy free. You can stuff peppers with whatever you like, so it's an easy recipe to experiment with. If you have children, it's also a way to hide vegetables in their favorite meats. All the ingredients I use are organic/free range.

Provided by Charlene Keeler

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h

Yield 6 pepper halves, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 medium sized fresh bell peppers (the red has the most flavor)
1 lb organic ground turkey
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 clove finely chopped garlic (or 1 T garlic powder)
1 egg
1/2 cup cooked white rice
2 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons tomato sauce or 2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
3 dashes salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375, 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise (or cut off the tops if the peppers are short and stout). Remove seeds and membranes. Wash and dry the peppers and set them aside.
  • Mix all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl with your hands for several minutes. You will notice the texture changing to one that feels lighter and less meaty.
  • Refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours to let the flavors set.
  • Rub the peppers with a little olive oil.
  • Stuff the peppers and place them on a non-stick baking pan (or a pan lined with aluminum foil) at 375 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 170.
  • Optional: during last 15 minutes of cooking, top with parmesan, provolone, or cheddar cheese.
  • Note: Many other stuffed peppers recipes instruct you to fry all ingredients prior to cooking. I urge you to try it this way, as the juices from the meat will blend with the flavors of the peppers, making this a much more flavorful dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 137.6, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 27

TURKEY-THYME STUFFED PEPPERS



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Chloe, my 3-year-old, is a big fan of these healthy peppers, which have a wonderful thyme flavor. She likes to help mix the ingredients and make meals with me. -Jennifer Kent, Media, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 medium sweet yellow or orange peppers
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, rice and bread crumbs., Cut sweet peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Arrange pepper halves in a 13x9-in. microwave-safe dish; fill with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, covered, on high for 7-9 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOW CARB TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Put a healthier family classic on the dinner table by substituting ground turkey for ground beef, and using frozen riced cauliflower instead of high-carb white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

nonfat cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
½ cup diced onion
3 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno pepper, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups frozen cauliflower rice (such as Green Giant®)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 teaspoons sambal oelek chili paste
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large bell peppers, any color - cut in half lengthwise, cored, and seeded
4 (1 inch) cubes Colby-Jack cheese
aluminum foil
⅓ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
8 slices pickled jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground turkey, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook and stir until turkey browns and vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain grease from the skillet. Add frozen riced cauliflower, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili paste, salt, and pepper; stir until well incorporated. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish. Place 1 Colby-Jack cheese cube in each pepper half, and fill with turkey mixture. Spoon remaining turkey mixture into the dish around the peppers.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle each pepper with shredded Colby-Jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, until peppers are soft and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes more.
  • To serve, spoon a little turkey mixture onto a plate, and place a bell pepper half on top of it. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream and 2 jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1313.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

2 red peppers (about 220g)
1 ½ tbsp olive oil, plus an extra drizzle
240g lean turkey breast mince (under 8% fat)
½ small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tsp ground cumin
3-4 mushrooms, sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 chicken stock cube
handful fresh oregano leaves
60g mozzarella, grated
150g green vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli, mangetout or green beans), to serve

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

ACORN'S TURKEY-STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch adobo seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup uncooked white rice
2 medium red bell peppers
2 medium orange bell peppers
2 medium yellow bell peppers
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

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

VEGETABLE-STUFFED PEPPERS



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I like to mix things up and make meatless main dishes for a change of pace. This one has become a monthly mainstay for my family. Fill green peppers with a flavorful combination of cooked rice, kidney beans, corn and onions. -Sandra Allen, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 medium green peppers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, beans, rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, corn, onion, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, pepper and salt. Remove and discard tops and seeds of green peppers. Fill each pepper with about 1 cup vegetable mixture. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 11g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS



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I created this as a healthier alternative to traditional stuffed peppers. I work 12-hour shifts as a nurse, so I often rely on the slow cooker for feeding my family. -Mandy Pemberton, Denham Springs, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium sweet yellow or orange peppers
2 medium sweet red peppers
2 medium green peppers
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, shredded
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 jar (16 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tops from peppers and remove seeds. Finely chop enough tops to measure 1 cup for filling., In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and reserved chopped peppers over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Stir in zucchini; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add rice, 2/3 cup spaghetti sauce, Creole seasoning and pepper., Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce onto the bottom of a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Fill peppers with turkey mixture; place over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over peppers; sprinkle with cheese., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FETA AND TURKEY STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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This is a twist on the traditional stuffed green pepper recipe.

Provided by cwit94

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 green peppers, tops and seeds removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 white onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (15.5 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon crushed fennel seeds
1 cup water
⅓ cup white rice
¼ cup sweet barbeque sauce
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the bell peppers in a casserole dish with the cavities facing upwards.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey in the hot oil until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Stir the onion into the turkey; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the mixture for 3 minutes. Add the corn, tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and fennel to the turkey; stir. Pour the water over the mixture and add the rice; mix. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir the barbeque sauce through the mixture; remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Spoon enough of the turkey mixture to fill each of the bell peppers about 1/3 of the way full. Divide about half of the feta cheese among the peppers, creating a layer of cheese atop the turkey mixture. Fill the peppers with the remaining turkey mixture and top with the remaining feta cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1537.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

VEGETABLE & BEEF STUFFED RED PEPPERS



Vegetable & Beef Stuffed Red Peppers image

I love making this stuffed pepper recipe. It's one of the few ways I can get my husband to eat veggies. Make it meatless by replacing the beef with eggplant and adding more vegetables like mushrooms or squash. You can also replace the rice with barley, couscous or even orzo. -Jennifer Zimmerman, Avondale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium sweet red peppers
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut and discard tops from red peppers; remove seeds. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook peppers in boiling water until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute zucchini, yellow squash, onion and green pepper until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in cooked beef, rice, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and salt., Place red peppers in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill with meat mixture. Bake, covered, until peppers are tender, 35-40 minutes. Top with provolone cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for bell peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have no blemishes. Larger peppers will hold more filling, while smaller peppers can be used as appetizers.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Cook the filling thoroughly: Make sure the filling is cooked through before stuffing the peppers. This will help prevent the peppers from becoming soggy.
  • Stuff the peppers loosely: Do not overstuff the peppers, as this will make them difficult to cook evenly. Leave some space at the top of each pepper for the filling to expand.
  • Bake the peppers at a high temperature: This will help to brown the peppers and give them a slightly crispy texture.
  • Serve the peppers immediately: Stuffed peppers are best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish them with fresh herbs or grated cheese.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as an appetizer. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting meal, give stuffed peppers a try!

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