Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

As much as we love classic Stuffed Peppers, we love this lean healthy version too! Easy, colorful, and loaded with healthy ingredients, they’re a low-carb way to stay within the limits of your budget and your nutritional needs!

Healthy Stuffed Peppers

This recipe swaps out ground sausage or beef for turkey to cut back on fat and calories.
Brown rice gives a boost of fiber.
Stuffed peppers are easy to make and can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of time.
We add zucchini but you can add in your own favorite vegetables.

Ingredients

VEGETABLES Peppers are hollowed out and stuffed with onions, and zucchini, a can of tomatoes, and a zesty marinara sauce simmered with Italian seasonings. Green bell peppers are more earthy while colored peppers are sweeter. Either would work in this recipe.

MEAT Use a savory mix of ground turkey, or if preferred swap for ground chicken or beef.

RICE Use brown rice for extra health and texture, or feel free to use white rice or protein-rich quinoa! Try using farrow, barley, buckwheat…when it comes to whole grains, the possibilities are endless.

How to Make Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

It’s super easy to make these tasty stuffed peppers!

Brown meat with onion & garlic, simmer with the filling mixture.
Fill each prepared bell pepper & cover with sauce.
Cover with foil & bake, basting peppers with sauce.
Top with shredded cheese & bake until the cheese has melted.

Leftovers

Leftover stuffed peppers taste even better the next day!
Keep them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave and enjoy!

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Unstuffed Peppers – budget-friendly
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