SLOW COOKER TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
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faisal aslam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Shreef ullah
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for stuffed peppers. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Talent Majola
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Bijay Mandal
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's healthy too.
Nilantha Sampath
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I loved this recipe. The stuffing was so flavorful and the peppers were perfectly cooked.
prithvi Singh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love peppers and they love this recipe.
Olayemi Odebowale
[email protected]I thought this recipe was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it was easy to make and my family ate it.
Fm Sohel faridpur
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers were still undercooked. I had to cook them for an additional 30 minutes.
Emily Merritt
[email protected]This recipe is a little bland for my taste. I had to add some extra seasoning to it. But overall, it's a good recipe and it's easy to make.
Ainara Alvarez
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different kinds of peppers, different kinds of stuffing, and even different kinds of meat. I've even made it with vegetarian stuffing and it was delicious.
RYLEIH BLUEBALLS
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I always have a lot of turkey left over after Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use it up. The peppers are a great way to add some vegetables to the dish.
Musty Mustyboy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey and stuffing are so flavorful and the peppers are perfectly cooked. I love that I can make this dish ahead of time and then just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.
Riya Tisha
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is so easy to throw together in the morning and then I can just let it cook all day while I'm at work. When I come home, dinner is ready and my fam