Low Carb/Low Fat Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (Itali

Name: Low Carb/Low Fat Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (Italian Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large green peppers or 4 large red peppers, seeded, cored and sliced in half lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup mushroom, chopped; ½ cup onion, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 -1 14 lb lean ground turkey (I use 93% lean); 1 egg, beaten; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; parmesan cheese (fresh grated or shredded) or mozzarella cheese, for topping (fresh grated or shredded); italian seasoning, for topping

Servings: persons

4 large green peppers or 4 large red peppers, seeded, cored and sliced in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup mushroom, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 -1 14 lb lean ground turkey (I use 93% lean)
1 egg, beaten
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
parmesan cheese (fresh grated or shredded) or mozzarella cheese, for topping (fresh grated or shredded)
italian seasoning, for topping

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
On stovetop in a medium skillet or saucepan, saute mushroom, onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until veggies are soft; remove from heat.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl,combine ground turkey, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
4
Add saute veggie mixture to turkey mixture; mix well.
5
Stuff peppers with turkey/veggie mix and place in an ungreased shallow casserole dish.
6
In a small bowl, combine undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; pour over peppers to cover.
7
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings; cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
8
Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large green peppers or 4 large red peppers, seeded, cored and sliced in half lengthwise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup mushroom, chopped, ½ cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Low Carb/Low Fat Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (Italian Style) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Carb/Low Fat Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers (Italian Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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