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Turkey and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Turkey and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with lean turkey and vegetables

💪 High Protein
✓ Diabetes Friendly

60m

Total

280

Calories

28g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

18g

Carbs

5g

Fiber

13g

Net Carbs

11g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

35

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

5

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 4 Large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb Ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 1 can (14oz) Diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 Zucchini (diced)
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese (divided)
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F

  2. 2

    Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes

  3. 3

    Lightly brush outside of peppers with oil and place upright in a baking dish

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

  5. 5

    Add diced onion and zucchini, cook for 4-5 minutes

  6. 6

    Add ground turkey and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking apart, until browned

  7. 7

    Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cook for 1 minute

  8. 8

    Stir in cauliflower rice and diced tomatoes

  9. 9

    Cook for 3-4 minutes until cauliflower is tender

  10. 10

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese

  11. 11

    Spoon filling into each bell pepper, packing it down gently

  12. 12

    Top each pepper with remaining cheese

  13. 13

    Pour 1/4 cup water in bottom of baking dish

  14. 14

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes

  15. 15

    Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden

  16. 16

    Let cool for 5 minutes before serving

💡 Tips

  • •Choose peppers that can stand upright
  • •Can freeze stuffed peppers before or after baking
  • •Substitute ground chicken or beef for variety
  • •Add black beans for extra fiber