Craving a mouthwatering meal that's both healthy and incredibly satisfying? Get ready to transform your dinner routine with these irresistible Turkey Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers! Imagine tender, mild peppers packed with juicy ground turkey, perfectly seasoned rice, and a melty cheese topping that will make your taste buds dance. This recipe is not just a meal—it's a flavor explosion that combines protein, vegetables, and pure deliciousness in one simple dish. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal to wow your family, these stuffed peppers are about to become your new culinary obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cubanelle peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Wash the cubanelle peppers thoroughly. Carefully slice each pepper lengthwise, removing the seeds and membranes while keeping the pepper intact.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Carefully stuff each cubanelle pepper with the turkey and rice mixture, pressing gently to fill the entire pepper evenly.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the turkey is fully cooked and the peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of cooking to allow the cheese to melt and become slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
Tips
- Choose firm, fresh cubanelle peppers with smooth, unblemished skin for the best results.
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions or bell peppers to your turkey mixture.
- Make sure to thoroughly drain diced tomatoes to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ground turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a low-carb version, substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make the cooking process smoother and faster.
- Allow the peppers to rest after cooking to help them set and make serving easier.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like monterey jack or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg
