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Turkey & Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

Balanced
Gluten Free
High Protein
Turkey & Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
Meal Slot:
Dinner
Prep Time:
20
minutes
Cook Time:
45
minutes
Calories:
455
Kcal
Protein:
33
g
Carbs:
40
g
Fat:
16
g
Cuisine:
American
Allergens:
None
Serves:
4
Description

Bell peppers baked until tender and filled with ground turkey, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and cooked rice—comforting, saucy, and weeknight‑friendly.

Ingredients
  • 4 large bell peppers, tops removed
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté onion and zucchini in olive oil 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add turkey; cook until browned. Stir in rice, tomato sauce, and seasoning.
  3. Stuff peppers and place in baking dish; add 1/2 cup water to dish.
  4. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes; uncover 10 minutes until tender.

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