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Close-up of colorful ground turkey stuffed peppers topped with melted cheese and parsley.

Healthy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Herbs

Ground turkey stuffed peppers are a simple, nourishing dinner that delivers big flavor without feeling heavy. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of lean ground turkey, rice, tomatoes, and herbs, then baked until tender. This recipe is balanced, satisfying, and ideal for busy weeknights or make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 large bell peppers Use evenly sized peppers so they cook at the same rate and stand upright easily in the dish.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers upright in the baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F for food safety.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until combined and heated through.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each pepper. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over each pepper, and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use evenly sized peppers so they cook at the same rate and stand upright easily in the dish.