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Garden Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Garden Stuffed Bell Peppers

American

Total time
45 min
Servings
2
Yield
2 servings, 2 stuffed halves each

Ingredients

Servings2

Recipe makes 2 servings

  • 240 gBell peppers, 2 medium
  • 200 gRaw ground turkey
  • 140 gCooked white rice
  • 40 gYellow onion, diced
  • 60 gZucchini, finely diced
  • 15 mLOlive oil
  • 8 gFresh parsley
  • 5 gGarlic, minced
  • 1 gDried oregano
  • 0.5 gBlack pepper
  • 60 mLWater for baking dish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Cut peppers lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add turkey, onion, and zucchini and cook, breaking the turkey apart, until browned.

  5. 5

    Add garlic, oregano, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Mix in cooked rice and parsley.

  7. 7

    Fill four pepper halves evenly with the mixture.

  8. 8

    Arrange peppers in a baking dish, add 60 mL water to the bottom, and cover with foil.

  9. 9

    Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, until peppers are tender and the turkey filling reaches 165°F (74°C).

  10. 10

    Serve two halves per person.

Nutrition

Not calculated. Nutrition values are shown only once they've been reliably calculated. Ask your dietitian how this recipe fits your plan.