Turkey & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Pepper
By Elena
Turkey & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Pepper combines lean ground turkey, nutty brown rice, and fragrant smoked paprika inside sweet bell peppers. Roasted until tender and lightly charred, this dish offers a straightforward, satisfying meal.
Why You’ll Love This Turkey & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Pepper Recipe
- Straightforward preparation requiring only five key ingredients.
- Savory filling made with ground turkey and pre-cooked brown rice.
- Seasoned simply with aromatic smoked paprika.
- Bakes in the oven until peppers are tender with a light char.
What you’ll need
- 2 large (300g) bell peppers Choose firm peppers that can stand upright or sit securely in the baking dish.
- 1 cup (200g) cooked brown rice Pre-cooked brown rice incorporates quickly into the skillet mixture.
- 0.5 lb (225g) ground turkey Browns quickly on the stovetop to form the base of the savory filling.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil Used to coat the skillet and brown the turkey evenly.
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika Adds warmth and subtle smoky flavor to the meat mixture.
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Keep it simple
- Skillet
- Chef knife and cutting board
- Baking dish
Step-by-step instructions
The preparation begins on the stovetop by browning the seasoned turkey and combining it with cooked rice, before transferring the mixture into prepared bell peppers to roast.
- 1Step 1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- 2Step 2
In a skillet, brown the turkey with olive oil and spices.
- 3Step 3
Stir in cooked brown rice and mix well.
- 4Step 4
Stuff the pepper halves with the turkey mixture.
- 5Step 5
Place in a baking dish and roast for 30 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
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Tips for a better result
- Remove all inner seeds and white membranes thoroughly to maximize filling space.
- Break the ground turkey into fine, even crumbles as it cooks in the skillet.
- Spoon the turkey and rice filling gently into the pepper cavities without compacting it too tightly.
Variations & substitutions
- Use different colored bell peppers such as red, yellow, or green for visual variety.
- Slice the peppers lengthwise into boats rather than removing the tops.
Serving suggestions
Serve these stuffed peppers warm straight from the baking dish as a satisfying main course.
Storage & reheating
Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before eating.
Nutrition notes
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Quick recipe answers
Can I use leftover brown rice for this recipe?+
Yes, leftover cooked brown rice works well and blends easily with the browned turkey.
How do I know when the peppers are finished cooking?+
The peppers are done after roasting for 30 minutes at 375F (190C), when the flesh is tender and slightly charred.
With minimal prep and simple ingredients, these roasted turkey and brown rice stuffed peppers make an easy and dependable baked dinner.
Turkey & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Pepper
Tender roasted bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey and brown rice, baked until lightly charred. Simple, wholesome, and ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 2 large (300g) bell peppers
- 1 cup (200g) cooked brown rice
- 0.5 lb (225g) ground turkey
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, brown the turkey with olive oil and spices.
- Stir in cooked brown rice and mix well.
- Stuff the pepper halves with the turkey mixture.
- Place in a baking dish and roast for 30 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Nutrition
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