Description
A savory dish with seasoned rice, hearty ground meat, and colorful vegetables stuffed in bell peppers, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown or quinoa work well)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds and membranes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey or chicken sausage along with the diced onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions have softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine the cooked rice and marinara sauce in the skillet, stirring well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the rice and meat filling into each pepper, pressing down gently to pack the mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, try crumbled tofu or lentils. You can substitute the marinara sauce with salsa for a zesty twist or use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg