Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

5 from 1 vote

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are an easy weeknight dinner packed with lean protein, hidden veggies, brown rice, and plenty of melty cheese for a dish the whole family will love.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dinner

Servings:

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers, any color
2 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup yellow onion, diced (about ½ an onion)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb ground turkey, uncooked
2 zucchinis, shredded and squeezed of excess water
15 oz low sodium tomato sauce, about 2 cups
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups brown rice, cooked
1 cup parmesan cheese
fresh basil, for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the 4 large bell peppers, any color in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place cut-side up in a large ceramic baking dish.
Make the pepper filling: add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions. Cook until fragrant, once fragrant add the Canadian ground turkey, italian seasoning, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Brown the meat, using a spatula to gently break up the turkey until it is cooked through (about 5 minutes). Once the meat is cooked, add the shredded zucchini and stir to combine.
To the pan, add tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat, stir in the cooked rice and half of both the mozzarella and parmesan.
Fill the peppers: Spoon the filling generously into each pepper half. Top each pepper with the remaining cheese.
Pour a bit of water into the pan with the peppers (about 2 tablespoon or just enough to barely cover the bottom of the pan). Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the peppers are soft and the cheese is nice and melted.
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh basil.

Notes

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