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Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey

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A quick and easy recipe featuring juicy bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful ground turkey filling, perfect for healthy family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color; red are sweeter)
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 100 grams, for topping)
  • A handful fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the outside of each pepper with olive oil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground turkey. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink but still juicy, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  4. Transfer cooked turkey mixture to a bowl. Add cooked quinoa or brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chopped pepper tops if using. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Spoon the filling into each bell pepper, pressing down lightly to pack full but not overflowing. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  6. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

If peppers brown too fast, cover loosely with foil. Filling should be moist but not watery; add broth or tomato sauce if dry. To keep peppers upright, slice a thin layer off the bottom if needed. Ground turkey should be cooked just until no longer pink to avoid dryness. Recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. For dairy-free, substitute mozzarella with plant-based cheese or nutritional yeast.

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