turkey stuffed peppers

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Mesquite, NV
Updated on May 7, 2014

Delicious! Calories: 184.7 • Fat: 2.3 g • Protein: 20.8 g • Carb: 20.2 g • Fiber: 1.6 g

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean chopped turkey meat
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, fresh & chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • - salt to taste
  • 3 large sweet red bell peppers, washed
  • 1 cup chicken broth, fat-free
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups rice (your choice), cooked
  • - olive oil spray
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheese

How To Make turkey stuffed peppers

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 400 degrees. spray a little olive oil spray in a medium size saute pan and heat on a medium flame. Add onion, garlic, & cilantro to the pan. Saute about 2 mins & add ground turkey. Season with salt, garlic powder,& cumin. Brown meat for several mins until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/4 cup tomato sauce & 1/2 cup of chicken broth, mix well, and simmer on low for about 5 mins. Combine cooked rice & meat together.
  • Step 2
    Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, & remove all seeds. Place in a baking dish. Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper half & fill it with as much as you can. Place all stuffed pepper halves on the baking dish & pour the remainder of the chicken broth on the bottom of the pan. Cover tight with aluminum foil. Bake for about 35 mins. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and enjoy.

Discover More

Category: Turkey
Keyword: #Turkey
Ingredient: Vegetable
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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