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Description
Enjoy these healthy stuffed bell peppers. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Customize your filling with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers, any color
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (from tops)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a large skillet, brown ground meat over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in cooked quinoa or rice, diced tomatoes, onion, chopped bell pepper, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper half with the meat mixture.
- Place stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
- If desired, sprinkle with cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use lentils or beans instead of meat.
- Add corn, black beans, or other vegetables to the filling.
- Use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Top with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg