Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
These Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed with flavor and make for a delightful meal, featuring turkey bacon for an extra twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the turkey mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and the crispy turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Feel free to substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg