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4.4 of 5 (304)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 296.2

Total Fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 80.0 mg
Sodium: 998.3 mg
Total Carbs: 30.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 24.4 g

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Introduction

This stuffed bell pepper recipe is really delicious! You can use red bell peppers if you like that flavor better. It incorporates your protein, starch, and veggies in one neat package! Brown rice is used for an added nutritional punch. This stuffed bell pepper recipe is really delicious! You can use red bell peppers if you like that flavor better. It incorporates your protein, starch, and veggies in one neat package! Brown rice is used for an added nutritional punch.

Minutes to Prepare: 45

Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 large green bell peppers

1 cup of cooked brown rice

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can diced tomatoes (with italian seasoning is better)

tomato sauce - enough to cover the bottom of a casserole dish

2 tbsp canola oil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place in a casserole dish - the bottom of the dish should be covered with a thin layer of tomato sauce.
In a pan, add canola oil and sautee the onions until translucent (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the ground turkey and brown.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey, brown rice, and diced tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Scoop mixture into each bell pepper half.

Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. If desired, uncover, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake an additional 5 minutes.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

KENDAL350

Incredible!

25 of 25 people found this review helpful

Easy to make. I like spicy food so I choose a can of dice tomatoes with jalapeno peppers and used a spicy mexican style tomato sauce. Will make this again & again. - 1/28/09
TESSABINGHAM

24 of 24 people found this review helpful

I tried this recipe and was a hit! Not only did my boyfriend enjoy it with me, but my roommates couldn't resist a taster as well! We like things a little spicier around here, so I cooked the turkey meat with some taco seasoning (20 cals for the packet)! Great flavour!! - 8/3/08

Reply from KS76017 (8/11/08)
what a great idea to add taco seasoning! good call!
CD8500787

Incredible!

21 of 22 people found this review helpful

Absolutely delicious! We chopped up more onions to include and also added some mushrooms and a cup of spinach (it wilted and mixed well into the mix) and it was awesome! Will make again for sure! - 12/5/10
THINMOM5

Very Good

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Excellent!!! The filling could be cut in half and you'd still have plenty, but I liked being able to freeze the surplus for a future meal. I'll either use that in peppers again, or as a tortilla/lettuce wrap, in bread bowls, or ??? It was so good! - 4/8/08
GMEHMAN

Incredible!

17 of 17 people found this review helpful

We love them. However, in place of turkey, I grilled a couple of chicken breasts and diced them up. - 5/12/08
RJYOUNG16

Very Good

15 of 15 people found this review helpful

Very good! and easy to make I cooked longer so the peppers would be softer! - 3/31/08
LISAJFA

Very Good

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

I made this tonight with red bell peppers. I added some italian seasoning. My husband and I both thought it was delicious, and I think it will become a regular in our household :) I had enough of the filling for another meal. I think I will add black beans and serve it later in the week. - 11/4/09
LESLIE_2B_LESS

Very Good

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I made this last night and it was delicious! I added mushrooms to the mix and used tomatoe sauce instead of diced tomatoes and just added italian seasonings to it. I also parboil my peppers before I fill and bake, just seems to give a better texture that my family likes. - 8/27/09
CD4592528

Very Good

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I used red peppers (on sale this week) and they turned out really well. Added a little bit of dried red pepper to spice them up. Can't wait for left-overs in a few days! - 3/9/09
S0NRISA

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I love stuffed peppers, & I really liked this healthier version of my usual recipe. Added a little bit of oregano to the mix & topped with more tomato sauce & shredded mozzarella cheese. - 2/11/09
KHALVE

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I used a mix of red, yellow and orange peppers. I added crushed red pepper in the stuffing mix then in the tomato sauce for the bottom of the pan, I added cayenne pepper. Also I poured some of the sauce on top of the stuffed peppers. Nice and spicy, but still can taste the other flavors. - 10/19/09
WINEALITTLE

Very Good

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Wanted to use homegrown peppers before they went soft, so I tried this recipe. Used ground (white) chicken because I didn't have turkey. Added Worcestershire sauce for a little spice. Will make again! - 9/26/12
CONNIECARLENE

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

It was great I added a diced jalapeno into the rice and instead of tomato sauce I use enchilada sauce. it was fantastic .Thanks - 2/4/11
LLCURTS

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

You can steam the peppers before filling them to make them more tender. I also switch it up sometimes using italian seasoned tomatoes or mexican seasoned using rotelle and adding black beans. Its always a hit. Yellow or red peppers are also good and not as strong as green ones. - 10/25/09
SHARI954

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

THis was great. I substituted ground turkey sausage and used plain diced tomatoes with no spices. Also used no salt tomato sauce. My husband loved it! - 3/13/08
ALISON0396

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The whole family (including a 5-year-old) loved this one. I only made 4 halves worth and saved the rest of the meat mixture to serve with cheese over nachos tonight! - 1/15/08
THRAESJA

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I tried this with cooked barley rather than rice and it was still yummy. Thanks for the recipe! - 11/2/09
BOOKDOCTOR

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My mixture made enough for a whole other meal, so I freezed it for later. I think next time I'm going to add some of the tomato sauce to each pepper to give it a bit more tomato taste. Yum! - 2/2/10
CLAMITY

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So Good! - 9/2/09
RAVYNELF

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My daughter, who hates green peppers, loves this recipe and can't wait to make it herself. - 10/1/08
AB221112

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

very good. I made this tonight and it is a keeper. - 8/25/08
CD3655274

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I made this today. It was good. I added a few crushed chiles for a little extra zip. I always forget how lean ground turkey is until I fry it up. - 8/10/08
CSUNRISEB

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Next time I think I'll add a little more spice to make up for the lack of flavor in the ground turkey/lean ground beef mixture I used. But besides that, delicious & EASY! - 10/13/09
S_HANSEN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was so good and easy... my family thought is was great too. My seven year old said it was the best thing I've ever made! - 1/29/09
TIGERBABY27

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Definitely a keeper! A hit with the whole family. Clear instructions and simple to make! - 12/29/08
NICKSGIRL81303

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was awesome!! Super delicious. - 7/15/08
CHRISTELGO

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was fun to make and relatively simple. I would add spices to it the next time I make it. - 4/20/08
WHGRN60

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

WOW!! These were a HUGE hit with me AND my kids! Very yummy, quite filling, and easy to make. I loved them! - 3/11/08
PRETTY_FLUFFY

Incredible!

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have made this before using a very very similar recipe and we just love it! My 15-yr-olds favorite dish, believe it or not, lol! - 12/19/07
V_NTIRI

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Made this for work today. Used quinoa instead of brown rice (took less time to cook), ground chicken sauteed with diced onion, plus some chopped kale. I seasoned it all with low-sodium taco seasoning I had, plus red chilli flakes. Topped with diced tomato and a little grated cheese. Loved it! - 6/12/13
CD13952281

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Something I was taught to do was to boil your bell peppers for about 5 minutes before stuffing them to make them softer. I did this before I made it. I also used ground chicken instead. The recipe was great and I had plenty to take to work. - 5/22/13
NURSETALL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I blanched the peppers in boiling water for a minute or so this helps them cook faster, it also lets you take the outer skin off if you want. I find the skin on store bought peppers a little tough at times. - 4/10/13
FITNTRAINING

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good! Made this last night. I agree with some of the other comments about it being bland so I also added taco seasoning and some hot and mild taco sauce. Added a can of black beans to the leftover filling and plan to use that for tacos or burritos this week. - 1/9/13
CD12352562

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recommend blanching the peppers before baking them and adding a little sauce on top then a dollar of goat cheese on top of each pepper! Yum - 1/8/13
BEADGAL6

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I steamed the peppers for 5 minutes to soften them first. I also added fresh thyme, rosemary and basil from my garden while cooking the meat.
There was too much meat to stuff 4 peppers so I am saving it to make goulash another night. - 8/4/12
PRINCESS_JMH

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used this and adapted it a little. It was very good but we prefer ours in the crock pot. It was delicious. My finance didn't even mind the turkey! - 4/9/12
ANNACARABALLO

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Sounds fantastic, but I think you forgot to add the canola oil to the nutritional breakdown. - 1/16/12
DEBSKELTON

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

delicious! I used heart healthy pasta sauce instead of the tomato sauce. Only need to eat half of a pepper with them sliced half like this. Thanks for this recipe! - 7/21/11
KRYSTYNAVANITY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i changed it up a bit i used about 4 cloves of garlic,i made my own sauce from blended tomatoes and some fresh oregano,and a few spices. i also cooked them a bit longer to so they were nice and soft. asparagus was also a great side dish :) - 2/21/11
DLTERRY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was a great recipe. I had a lot of stuffing left over, so I will probably use it for another dish. I enjoy vegetables so I add 2 cups of squash to the recipe and It turned out great. My boyfriend loved it, he can not wait untill I make it again - 2/10/10
KSHAGGY

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good recipe, I think the turkey tasted better than when I normally made with chop meat. - 2/9/10
JCHARTR2

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

SOOOO GOOOD! - 1/28/10
CMDANSKI

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was a great recipe! Very easy to make. - 1/24/10
GMSHEVCHUK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We really enjoyed this recipe and will be making it again! - 1/24/10
WHATAGRL42

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love E A S Y recipes that taste great! This one allowed me to use leftover brown rice, leftover browned turkey Italian sausage, and a surplus of green bell peppers that I acquired through my CSA. The result was superb, and paired well with a nice Sangiovese I had on hand! - 1/19/10
WIKIDWITCH1981

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed these! Will DEF. make again! - 1/17/10
HOTMOMA13

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved it, I added Basil, wild rice and low fat mozzarella cheese in the mixture. It was SOO good...I will make it alot more for sure! - 1/13/10
MARYMAC45

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great recipe even my picky husband liked them. Thanks! Add'l comment. I've made this recipe many, many times & it is always delicious. It is a staple in our house. - 1/8/10
CELIEGM

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was DELICIOUS. I love it. I followed someone elses advice from here and used tomatoes with jalapeno's in them. So good! - 12/14/09
CE-CE33

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Really enjoyed it. - 11/19/09
SMCBELLE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So tasty! - 11/11/09
PUPPYWHISPERS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

These are very tasty--my husband liked them too! - 10/13/09
KIMMIED65

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have made these twice now. I used Rotel tomatoes, added a little cumin and a couple of Chipotle chilis in Adobo sauce finely chopped. Very spicy - very nice! My husband loves them and this recipe makes a lot. Will definately have them again and again. - 7/28/09
MIMIKIMES

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this with wild rice and added Italian seasonings, garlic salt, and a lot of green Tabasco. I also put jack cheese and extra tomato sauce on top. My boyfriend and I really liked it - he even asked if he could have it for leftovers for the next couple days. - 7/28/09
CJANNESS

Very Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Delicious!! I made a few changes, I added mushrooms, took out the can of tomatoes for fresh (cuts back on sodium) and added my own fresh herbs and some chopped olives, it was amazing! - 7/13/09
4EVERADONEGIRL

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Super yummy! This is my second time making it and I can see it will become a staple of our menu. - 6/1/09
TRIPPY2

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband and I both really liked this recipe. I put a little nacho cheese on top of them and he added some tabasco sauce to his. Thanks for the recipe. - 5/6/09
CHIEF_ITRAK

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Simplest recipe I was looking for. I enjoy making different variations, and mixin' it up makes the different seasons taste that much better! - 6/23/08
TAMMY7277

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved it!!! Thanks for the recipe... - 4/11/08
HNAIK1071

Very Good

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I am vegetarian. I recommend leaving out the turkey. Overall, good recipe. - 12/20/07
JIMMOORE14

I like the idea of spicing it up. That should make it interesting - 5/25/21
JUDY1676

I don’t like green peppers so this is not for me! - 5/25/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum - 5/23/21
WANT2BTRIM

Incredible!

Yummy - 5/14/21
SUEARNOLD1

Very Good

Yummmmmmmmm great recipe - hubby went for seconds - 5/11/21
JWINKSLLC

Incredible!

My family loves this. I don't love rice in my stuffed peppers so we use all turkey. It's great! - 5/7/21
MACHOL

Add lots of mozzarella cheese! - 5/7/21
JULIJULINN

Very Good

Delish - 5/7/21
JUSTJ2014

very good. - 5/7/21
CARD512002

Very Good

loved this, will fix again - 5/7/21
THROOPER62

Very Good

This recipe is in my rotation, very good - 5/7/21
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

yum - 5/2/21
CD17744865

Thanks - 11/6/20
SUSANYOUNGER

I was the only one who liked it but I thought it was great - 10/14/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 9/20/20
CECTARR

Thanks - 8/21/20
CORVETTECOWBOY

looks good - 8/18/20
CHARRISON1971

Very Good

I made this tonight for my husband he loved and so did I. Next time I might add a little more seasoning for taste otherwise I loved it. - 5/27/20
MWHIGGINS

This looks yummy... I think i'll make it tomorrow!!! - 5/13/20
LAURALLANCE

Incredible!

I love stuffed peppers, and brown rice, and ground turkey. I subbed EVOO for the canola oil as that is what I have in the pantry. - 5/8/20
SHERYE

I didn't have any turkey so I used chicken this was delicious - 5/7/20
CKEYES1

Incredible!

Used red pepper - 5/7/20
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 5/7/20
PIZZA5152

Interesting - 5/7/20
NIKO27

Very Good

Delicious. My husband did not even realize it was ground turkey until I told him. - 2/6/20
LIVEANDLAUGH

I love this. - 9/26/19
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yummy!!! - 9/23/19
CHERYLHURT

Great - 7/30/19
WHITEANGEL4

Incredible!

Love making these when the peppers are in season - 7/7/19
BONDMANUS2002

Not for me - 5/9/19
PREMAM

Bad

Some of my Indian spices go very well in this recipe, including garam masala, coriander powder, aniseed powder and amchur powder - 5/9/19
REGILIEH

Incredible!

EXCELLENT - 5/7/19
LESSOFMOORE

Sounds good. - 5/7/19
MILLIEME335

The family loved it. Tasted great. - 5/7/19
CD24069739

looks like a keeper - 5/7/19
EVIE4NOW

Incredible!

love.. for an extra kick, add a bit of chili powder. - 5/3/19
JIACOLO

I love stuffed peppers - 4/16/19
BONNIE1552

Love stuffed bell peppers :) - 3/16/19
BILLTHOMSON

Incredible!

Very delicious. I love heat I added chopped jalapeño - 2/18/19
CD1987279

great taste - 2/14/19

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