Description
A comforting and healthy dish featuring tender bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey and fluffy rice, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
6 large bell peppers
450 g (1 lb) ground turkey
1 cup (200 g) uncooked white rice
2 cups (480 ml) water or broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
1/2 cup (50 g) shredded cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Cook rice with water or broth until tender, then set aside.
Heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
Stir in spices, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer briefly.
Mix in cooked rice and parsley.
Prepare peppers by cutting tops and removing seeds.
Stuff peppers with filling and place in baking dish.
Top with tomato sauce, cover, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
Add cheese if desired and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
Notes
You can substitute white rice with brown rice or quinoa. Adjust seasoning to taste before stuffing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes