Description

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delightful and nutritious dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a flavorful filling of lean meat, rice, and savory spices. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, allowing you to customize the filling to suit your taste preferences. With quick preparation, healthy ingredients, and kid-friendly appeal, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Italian seasoning, herbs of choice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground turkey or beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture with cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
Generously stuff each pepper with the filling mixture and place them upright in the prepared baking dish.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 75mg