Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Deliciously Healthy Turkey Bacon Twist
A flavorful and healthy twist on classic stuffed bell peppers, featuring turkey bacon and fresh ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, garlic, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper and top with cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to the filling.
- Use quinoa instead of rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Recipe