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Healthy Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and cheese, perfect for a healthy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 pound (450g) lean ground turkey
  • 2 cups (about 300g) cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 410g) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Stir in cauliflower rice and drained diced tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and stir in ¾ cup of shredded cheese until slightly melted.
  8. Stuff each bell pepper evenly with the turkey and cauliflower rice mixture, pressing down gently.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup shredded cheese and Parmesan over the stuffed peppers.
  10. Place stuffed peppers upright in the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender but hold their shape.
  12. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Drain canned tomatoes well to avoid soggy filling. Do not overstuff peppers to prevent cheese overflow. Cover peppers while baking to soften without drying cheese. For thicker peppers, bake covered an extra 5-10 minutes. Frozen cauliflower rice should be thawed and patted dry before use.

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Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, ground turkey, cauliflower rice, healthy dinner, cheesy stuffed peppers, low carb, gluten free

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