These stuffed peppers with ground turkey and rice are perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal with the family that even the kids will love. Any leftover stuffing can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup brown basmati rice (such as Trader Joe's®)
- ½ onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Keep covered and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add turkey, salt, and garlic powder. Cook and stir using a wooden spoon until meat is no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice until well combined.
Step 4
Fill each bell pepper half with rice mixture. Arrange evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle each stuffed pepper with cheese. Pour remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is browned, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 216 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol50mg | 17% |
Sodium375mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C107mg | 537% |
Calcium73mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium338mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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