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Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Stuffed Peppers Recipe is vibrant and nutritious! Packed with lean turkey, spices, and brown rice, it’s a weeknight favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Peppers:
  • 5 pieces bell peppers (any color will do!)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (or your choice of protein)
  • 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish; optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Wash your bell peppers, slice off the tops, and remove seeds and membranes.
  3. Step 3: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned (about 7-8 minutes).
  5. Step 5: Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil, chili powder, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked brown rice and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the turkey and rice mixture into each prepared bell pepper, packing them tightly.
  8. Step 8: Place stuffed peppers in an oven-safe baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Step 9: Let the peppers cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins or grains.
  • These stuffed peppers freeze well—assemble and freeze before baking.
  • To reheat, thaw overnight and add a few extra minutes to the baking time.