Ground turkey makes an excellent substitute for beef in these stuffed peppers and can serve as a light dinner, filling lunch, or side dish. With less thanWith 345 calories and 33 grams of protein, this is a high-protein dish.
Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes
Easy Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 450g lean minced turkey meat
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (195g) brown rice, cooked
- 1 15-oz. Can (445g) Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
- 4 peppers (any color), seeds and tops removed
- 1/2 cup (57 g) cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the turkey and onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until the turkey is browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 7 minutes. Add brown rice and tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated from tomatoes, about 3 minutes.
Divide the mixture evenly among the peppers and place in a square baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1 stuffed pepper
Nutritional value (per serving): Calories: 345; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated fat: 4g; Monounsaturated fat: 4 g; Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 74 mg; Sodium: 622 mg; Carbohydrates: 26g; Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 33g
Nutritional bonus: Vitamin D: 1%; Calcium: 14%; Iron: 11%; Potassium: 525 mg; Vitamin C: 197%
Originally published November 13, 2017, updated February 2026
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