Cilantro Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Cilantro Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole White Onion, Diced; 2 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/4 cups Tomato Sauce; 1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Brown Rice (cooked According To Package Instructions); 3 whole Large Bell Peppers, Red Preferred, Halved And Seeded; 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese, your choice; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1/2 whole White Onion, Diced
2 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 pound Lean Ground Turkey
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/4 cups Tomato Sauce
1/2 cups Chicken Broth
1- 1/2 cup Cooked Brown Rice (cooked According To Package Instructions)
3 whole Large Bell Peppers, Red Preferred, Halved And Seeded
1/2 cups Shredded Cheese, your choice
Salt To Taste

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Spray some olive oil spray in a skillet and heat on a medium high flame.
3
Add onion, garlic and cilantro to the pan and saute about 2 minutes.
4
Add ground turkey.
5
Season with salt, garlic powder, and cumin and brown meat for several minutes until meat is completely cooked through.
6
Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, mix well and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
7
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice and the meat mixture and stir well.
8
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove all seeds and place in a baking dish.
9
Fill peppers with turkey/rice filling as much as you can.
10
Cover your baking dish with a lid or with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
11
Once cooked, top with shredded cheese and let it melt.
12
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole White Onion, Diced, 2 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced, 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro, 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Turkey Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cilantro Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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