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Turkey stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers loaded with seasoned ground turkey, rice, tomatoes, and melted cheese.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prep. Preheat oven to 375F. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and place in a baking dish.
  2. Cook. Saute onion in olive oil 3 to 4 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Brown. Add turkey, cook 5 to 6 minutes until done. Season with spices.
  4. Mix. Stir in rice and tomatoes. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Stuff. Fill each pepper with the mixture. Top with mozzarella.
  6. Bake. Cover with foil, bake 30 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 to 15 more minutes until cheese is golden.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best results.
Add water to the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.