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Yummy Stuffed Green Peppers

Green peppers filled with a delicious ground turkey, portobello mushroom and rice filling, smothered in a rich tomato sauce
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: ground turkey, peppers, portobello mushrooms, rice, tomato
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Whosqueen
Cost: 10

Ingredients

FILLING

  • 4 green peppers
  • 8 oz ground turkey
  • 2 portobello mushrooms chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch spring onions chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • ¾ cup rice cooked
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • 1 tbspn olive oil
  • 1 tspn chipoltle paprika or smoked paprika and chili flakes
  • 1 tbspn worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup fresh herbs parsley, basil, thyme
  • ½ cup grated cheese

SAUCE

  • 4 large tomatoes diced (or a can of diced tomatoes)
  • 2 tbspn tamarind sauce or balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tspn sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup fresh basil or 1 tbspn dried

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉

PEPPERS

  • Cut the tops off the peppers and scoop our the seeds
  • Add oil to skillet and brown the turkey
  • Add garlic, green onion, mushroom and diced peppers and all the spices
  • Once it's nicely combined, add the rice and herbs
  • Add cream cheese and mix thoroughly
  • Place the peppers in an ovenproof dish that allows them to stand up and not fall over
  • Scoop the rice/turkey mix into the peppers
  • Spoon the sauce generously over the top of the peppers and top with grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • Bake for 30 minutes - I like a little crunch in my peppers

SAUCE

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and cook for about 15-20mins. Add more water if necessary

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 1252mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4919IU | Vitamin C: 191mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 41g