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Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Cozy and healthy stuffed bell peppers filled with lean ground turkey, brown rice, and fresh herbs, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, drained slightly
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or parsley)
  • 6 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 can tomato sauce (about 8–15 oz)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold six peppers upright.
  2. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add ground turkey to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Prepare bell peppers by slicing the tops off and removing seeds. Fill each pepper with the turkey mixture.
  6. Arrange stuffed peppers in the baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use pre-cooked rice to speed things up, or swap in cooked quinoa for extra protein. Low-moisture mozzarella melts best if you plan to brown the top.

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