Name: Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 large green bell peppers; 1.5 teaspoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pound ground turkey; 1.5 cups cooked brown rice; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, (1 cup), divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt, (optional); 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Lean ground turkey makes a moist, low-fat substitute for the ground beef that's usually found in stuffed pepper filling. To add a nutty flavor and boost the nutrition even further, we call for cooked brown rice, but this recipe will also work with white rice.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on January 24, 2023

Cook Time:

30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 large green bell peppers
1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, (1 cup), divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt, (optional)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut out stem ends of bell peppers and discard. Scoop out seeds. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot and blanch the peppers until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Drain and cool under cold running water. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add turkey and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, just until it loses its pink color, about 2 minutes. Drain the fat.
Transfer the turkey mixture to a medium bowl and mix in rice, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, parsley, salt (if using) and pepper. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place them in a 2-quart casserole dish. Spoon the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the peppers. Cover and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327	Calories
12g	Fat
31g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 stuffed pepper
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g	51%
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Vitamin A 1017IU	20%
Vitamin C 139mg	155%
Folate 39mcg	10%
Sodium 354mg	15%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 85mg	20%
Potassium 805mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.