Classic Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
A satisfying, protein-rich meal featuring lean ground turkey, brown rice, and melted cheddar baked inside sweet bell peppers. Perfectly portioned to keep blood sugar stable and cravings at bay.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Low energy
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Digestive comfort
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 50-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make-ahead friendly: You can stuff the peppers up to two days in advance and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake them. Just add a few extra minutes to the covered baking time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F
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Preheat your oven to 375°F
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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Cut the bell peppers in half from…
Cut the bell peppers in half from top to bottom and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves in a baking dish.
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Warm the olive oil in a skillet…
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, seasoning generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
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Stir the cooked brown rice and diced…
Stir the cooked brown rice and diced tomatoes into the skillet with the turkey. Let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes so the flavors can combine.
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Spoon the turkey and rice mixture evenly…
Spoon the turkey and rice mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with foil…
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
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Remove the foil
Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the tops, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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The nutrition underneath
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Make-ahead friendly
Make-ahead friendly: You can stuff the peppers up to two days in advance and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake them. Just add a few extra minutes to the covered baking time.
Grain swaps
Grain swaps: If you don't have brown rice on hand, cooked quinoa or farro work perfectly and keep the fiber content high.
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