Italian Stuffed Peppers
These hearty and healthy Italian stuffed peppers are filled with ground turkey, brown rice, mozzarella cheese, and savory spices, then baked to perfection. A perfect meal for any night!
Ingredients
- For the Stuffed Peppers:
- 3 medium bell peppers any color
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Slice the bell peppers in half, remove seeds, brush with olive oil, and roast for 10 minutes.
- Sauté the onion until translucent. Add ground turkey, cook until browned, then add diced tomatoes and simmer.
- Stir in cooked rice, mozzarella, and parmesan, season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the roasted peppers with the filling, sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese if desired, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve.
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 330 kcal per serving