Turkey-Stuffed Peppers
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 large green peppers, tops and seeds removed1/2 pound ground turkey1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup milk1/2 cup chopped tomato4 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return turkey mixture to skillet. Stir in tomato and 2 tablespoons cheese; heat through. Spoon into peppers; sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
3. Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
Serving Size: 1 Stuffed Pepper
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NYCSMILE6.
2. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return turkey mixture to skillet. Stir in tomato and 2 tablespoons cheese; heat through. Spoon into peppers; sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
3. Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
Serving Size: 1 Stuffed Pepper
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NYCSMILE6.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 347.8
- Total Fat: 20.9 g
- Cholesterol: 114.8 mg
- Sodium: 872.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
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