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Unstuffed Peppers

Hearty Unstuffed Peppers for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Try these hearty unstuffed peppers for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner that brings back nostalgic flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey can substitute with ground beef or chicken
  • 3 medium Bell Peppers cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder in a pinch
  • 1 cup Rice or quinoa; can also use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce can substitute with diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cheese optional; use nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey for 5–7 minutes, then drain any excess fat.
  3. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the skillet for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the cooked rice and tomato sauce to the skillet, cooking for another 2–3 minutes. Season to taste.
  5. Prepare the bell peppers by cutting them in half and removing seeds, placing them cut-side up in a baking dish.
  6. Fill each pepper half with the turkey and rice mixture.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and add cheese, baking for an additional 10 minutes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

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