Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
A wholesome, flavorful stuffed bell pepper made with lean ground turkey, rice, mushrooms, and tomato sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. These peppers are baked to perfection and make a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 green bell peppers
- ½ cup white or brown rice dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb. ground turkey preferably extra lean
- 25 oz. jar tomato or marinara sauce use high-quality for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus extra for topping
- Fresh basil leaves optional for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse bell peppers, slice in half horizontally, and remove seeds and pith. Set aside.
- Cook rice in salted water according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium.
- Add garlic, onion, and mushrooms; sauté 2–3 minutes.
- Add turkey and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Break up meat as it cooks.
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Notes
- You can substitute the ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef if preferred.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a little crushed red pepper or grated Parmesan cheese to the top.