Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Halves
These savory turkey-stuffed bell pepper halves are a low-carb, high-protein meal ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
4
Serves
375
Calories
Macros · per serving
35g protein
9g carbs
21g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 600 g ground turkey
- 4 bell pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 100 g cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
- 2
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- 3
Place bell pepper halves upside down on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then add to the skillet. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- 5
Add ground turkey to the skillet, cook, and stir until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 6
Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- 7
Remove bell peppers from the oven, turn right side up, and fill each with the turkey mixture.
- 8
Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the stuffed peppers.
- 9
Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy.
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