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Mexican‑Style Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey

Bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and a hint of cumin, topped with fresh cilantro.

Mexican‑Style Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey

Total

1h 5m

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces large bell peppers
  • 450 g ground turkey
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder (no corn)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. 2

    Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté onion and garlic 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, and salt; cook until browned, 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in cauliflower rice and cook 3 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Fill each pepper with the turkey mixture, place tops back on, and arrange in a baking dish.

  7. 7

    Bake 30‑35 minutes until peppers are tender.

  8. 8

    Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

280

14% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein30 g
Carbohydrate9 g
Fat12 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium420 mg

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