Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Course Dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 418kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 red bell peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds 99/1 extra lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Chiles, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Remove the top and core from each pepper and place in a 9x13- inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, onion and garlic to the skillet, cook and break up turkey for 6-8 minutes or until turkey is cooked through.
  • Season with cumin, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in Rotel, cheese and bread crumbs until well combined and remove from heat.
  • Divide mixture evenly between peppers, pressing filling down firmly in each pepper. Sprinkle paprika on top of the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

MFP: MFF Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
April 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepper | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.6g | Protein: 47.6g | Fat: 11.7g