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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas

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A quick and healthy dinner featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mix of seasoned ground turkey, veggies, and rice or quinoa. This recipe is easy to prepare, comforting, and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 pound (450g) lean ground turkey (93% lean ideal)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (yellow or white)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce/tamari for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Trim bottoms slightly if needed to stand upright.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped mushrooms; cook 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and brown.
  5. Add ground turkey; cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  6. Stir in drained diced tomatoes, cooked rice or quinoa, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes to combine and warm through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Spoon the turkey mixture into each pepper, packing gently but not too tightly. Place peppers upright in a baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if using.
  9. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.
  10. Let peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Drain canned tomatoes well to avoid soggy filling. Do not overstuff peppers to prevent bursting. Mushrooms add moisture and umami but can be omitted; add broth or tomato sauce if skipping mushrooms. Prepare filling a day ahead for quicker cooking. Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free version. Omit cheese or use plant-based cheese for dairy-free.

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