Turkey-Stuffed Peppers Recipe: 3 Stuffed Pepper Variations

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ½ cup diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, quinoa, or farro
• ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
• 3 bell peppers, halved lengthwise
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions begin to soften, 2–3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the ground turkey, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon or spatula.

5. 5

   Sauté the turkey mixture until the meat is brown and fully cooked through, 5–6 minutes.

6. 6

   Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, and stir to combine. Cook until the mixture is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked grains and parsley. Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed.

8. 8

   Remove the seeds and white membrane from the bell peppers.

9. 9

   Distribute the turkey mixture evenly among the pepper halves.

10. 10

    Place the peppers cut-side-up in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the tops of the stuffed peppers evenly with cheddar cheese.

12. 12

    Cover the stuffed peppers with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove the foil and bake until the cheese begins to bubble and brown, 10 more minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, plate the peppers, and serve.

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