Low Carb Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Low Carb Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Put a healthier family classic on the dinner table by substituting ground turkey for ground beef, and using frozen riced cauliflower instead of high-carb white rice.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
4 stuffed pepper halves
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • nonfat cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen cauliflower rice (such as Green Giant®)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek chili paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large bell peppers, any color – cut in half lengthwise, cored, and seeded
  • 4 (1 inch) cubes Colby-Jack cheese
  • aluminum foil
  • 1/3 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
  • 4 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 8 slices pickled jalapeno peppers (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground turkey, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook and stir until turkey browns and vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain grease from the skillet. Add frozen riced cauliflower, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili paste, salt, and pepper; stir until well incorporated. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3
Place bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish. Place 1 Colby-Jack cheese cube in each pepper half, and fill with turkey mixture. Spoon remaining turkey mixture into the dish around the peppers.

Step 4
Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle each pepper with shredded Colby-Jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, until peppers are soft and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes more.

Step 5
To serve, spoon a little turkey mixture onto a plate, and place a bell pepper half on top of it. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream and 2 jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

463
Calories
27g
Fat
22g
Carbs
36g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 463
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 35%
Saturated Fat13g 63%
Cholesterol130mg 43%
Sodium1314mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber6g 23%
Total Sugars8g
Protein36g
Vitamin C82mg 411%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron4mg 19%
Potassium525mg 11%

*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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