Colorful bell peppers filled with sautéed onion lean ground turkey, and topped with melted Cheddar, served on a white tray on a wooden pizza board and a white table

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: olive oil spray; ½ cup minced onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ cup tomato sauce; ½ cup low sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 3 large sweet red bell peppers; ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

With under 300 calories per serving, these savory stuffed peppers bring a Southwest kick to your meal. This easy and quick recipe features lean ground turkey, sautéed onions and melted cheese. They’re sure to become a go-to favorite!

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

6 Servings

olive oil spray

1/2

cup minced onion

teaspoon minced garlic

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

teaspoon ground cumin

1/4

cup tomato sauce

1/2

cup low sodium chicken broth, divided

tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

large sweet red bell peppers

1/4

cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 400°F.

Lightly coat non-stick skillet with spray; heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until softened. Add ground turkey and cumin. Break meat apart and cook over medium heat 14 to 16 minutes, or until well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add tomato sauce and ¼ cup broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add cilantro. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and stem. Place in baking dish. Spoon ⅓ cup turkey mixture into each pepper half. Pour remaining ¼ cup chicken broth in baking dish. Cover with foil.

Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Calories

140

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

Cholesterol

40mg

Sodium