Colorful bell peppers filled with rice, corn, ground turkey, and topped with melted Cheddar, served with cucumbers and lemon on a white tray on a white table, served with a glass of water.

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Name: Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large red, yellow or green peppers; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup brown rice, cooked; 1 cup whole kernel corn; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; hot pepper sauce, if desired; ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

These classic Stuffed Peppers feature ground turkey for a protein-rich, but health-conscious version of a family favorite. This quick and easy recipe will be sure to become a dinnertime favorite.

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

4 Servings

large red, yellow or green peppers

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

1/2

cup chopped onion

(15-ounce) can tomato sauce

cup brown rice, cooked

cup whole kernel corn

tablespoon chili powder

teaspoon garlic salt

hot pepper sauce, if desired

1/2

cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350°F.

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. In large saucepan, add enough water to cover peppers. Boil, covered, 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place peppers, cut-side up, in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Stir in onion, tomato sauce, rice, corn, chili powder, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Generously stuff each pepper half with turkey mixture. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle cheese on each pepper.

Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Calories

490

Protein

38g

Carbohydrates

65g

Fiber

Sugars

14g

Fat