Stove Top Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Stove Top Stuffed Peppers is a simple, but very delicious family recipe. A homemade stuffed pepper is a great way to use up leftover peppers and vegetables. They’re easy to make, have a lot of nutrition, and are fairly inexpensive.
Ingredients
- 6 medium size Bell peppersBell peppers
- 2 tablespoons Canola oil
- ⅓ cup Finely chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon Chopped garlic
- 1 ¼ pound Lean ground turkey
- 1 pound Dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Already cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 can (14 ounces) Fired roasted diced tomatoes divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup Water
Instructions
- Remove the pepper's tops, core it, and remove the seeds. Place aside.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. For 3 minutes or until the onions are starting to wilt, add the onions and garlic to the pan. Cook the turkey for 7 minutes, or until it is no longer pink.
- Season the rice, add the Parmesan cheese, and ¼ of the tomatoes (reserve the remaining for later). Cook the mixture for a few more minutes until it is well heated.
- To taste, add salt and pepper. Fill the pepper cavities carefully with the mixture.
- Mix the remaining tomatoes with the water in a large pot. Cook on low heat until mixture reaches a simmer.
- Make sure the peppers are standing upright in the pot when you transfer them. For 25 to 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender, cover with a lid and cook on low.
- Pour the sauce over the peppers and top with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal
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