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Ground Turkey Stuffed Grilled Peppers

Ground Turkey Stuffed Grilled Peppers

Nicole Addison (@nourishedbynic)
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers any colour
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced, about 1/2 an onion
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb Canadian ground turkey uncooked
  • 2 zucchinis shredded and squeezed of excess water
  • 15 oz tomato sauce low sodium, about 2 cups
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to medium high (about 475F to 500F). Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing the seeds. Place them in a ceramic dish.
  • Make the pepper filling: add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions. Cook until fragrant, once fragrant add the Canadian ground turkey, italian seasoning, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Brown the meat, using a spatula to gently break up the turkey until it is cooked through (about 5 minutes). Once the meat is cooked, add the shredded zucchini and stir to combine.
  • To the pan, add tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the cooked rice and half of both the mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Lightly oil the grill, grill the pepper halves on both sides until they begin to soften (about 6-8 minutes).
  • Remove the peppers from the grill and add to a baking dish or plate. Add the filling to the inside of the peppers.
  • Lower the grill to medium (about 350F to 375F). Return the peppers to the grill, carefully lifting them so the filling doesn’t spill out.
  • Allow the peppers to cook with the lid down until they are completely fork tender (about 20 minutes). In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the peppers with the remaining cheese and allow it to melt.
  • Carefully transfer the peppers back into the ceramic dish for serving.

Notes

Continuously stir the ground turkey in the skillet to allow for a beautiful, even cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSodium: 300mg
Keyword Get Grilling, Ground Turkey
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