Best 9 Turkey Thyme Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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When it comes to preparing a hearty and flavorful meal, stuffed peppers are a classic dish that never disappoints. Roasted bell peppers filled with a delicious and savory stuffing make for a satisfying and visually appealing dish. Among the many variations of stuffed peppers, turkey thyme stuffed peppers stand out with their unique blend of flavors. This dish combines tender turkey, aromatic thyme, and a medley of vegetables to create a mouthwatering experience. If you're looking for a recipe that's not only delicious but also easy to make, turkey thyme stuffed peppers are an excellent choice.

Here are our top 9 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

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

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

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

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

MUSHROOM-TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

6 bell peppers (any color)
5 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 pound king oyster mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
8 ounces ground turkey
2 carrots, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
1 shallot, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups cooked white rice
3/4 cup panko
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 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

STUFFED THYME BELL PEPPERS



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I list beef here, but it is also good with chicken. This is a modified version of a recipe appearing in Leaving Home by Louise Grace.

Provided by Boomerang Longhorn

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium bell peppers
1 (6 ounce) box Uncle Bens wild rice (cooked, I use the original flavor)
1 lb 85% lean ground beef (cooked)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup light mayonnaise (or as desired)
2 teaspoons thyme

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and set aside; next remove seeds and membranes from peppers.
  • Combine cooked rice and beef in a mixing bowl. Then add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Be careful to sprinkle and stir to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
  • Fill peppers so that there is a slight mound above the rim of the pepper, place them in a shallow baking dish and put a pepper crown on top of each.
  • Bake stuffed peppers at 350° for 30 minutes, or until stuffed peppers are tender.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked rice or quinoa instead of cooking it from scratch.
  • If you don't have any fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as chopped carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
  • To make the peppers easier to stuff, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Be careful not to overcook the peppers, or they will become mushy.

Conclusion:

Turkey thyme stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The combination of turkey, thyme, and vegetables makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Plus, the peppers are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey thyme stuffed peppers a try.

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