Hearty Unstuffed Peppers
A comforting one-pan skillet dinner featuring ground turkey, bell peppers, rice or quinoa, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the turkey is browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften (about 4–6 minutes).
- Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (with juices) and the cooked rice or quinoa. Stir to combine and allow to heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the skillet mixture. Cover the pan and let sit until the cheese melts (about 2–4 minutes).
- Remove the skillet from heat. Serve hot straight from the pan or spoon onto plates.
Notes
For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño with the onions. You can also use quinoa for a lighter version to boost protein and reduce calories.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/hearty-unstuffed-peppers/