Description
Delight in these vibrant stuffed peppers filled with savory rice and spices. A wholesome meal that combines flavor and nutrition, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound ground turkey or 1 can black beans
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add cooked rice and ground meat or beans to the skillet. Stir in spices until well mixed and heated through.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce over the peppers and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added texture, mix brown and white rice together. - Feel free to substitute rice with quinoa or couscous for a different twist. - Customize your stuffing by adding vegetables or different protein sources.