Description

A healthy and flavorful dish featuring ground turkey stuffed into bell peppers without the use of rice. These stuffed peppers are seasoned with tomato paste, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a satisfying low-carb meal.

Ingredients

Filling

1 lb ground turkey
8 oz tomato paste
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Peppers and Cheese

4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise and hollowed out to create a bowl shape
1.25 cup mozzarella, freshly shredded

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Instructions

Prepare the Peppers: Thoroughly wash the bell peppers. Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes carefully to create a bowl shape for stuffing.
Make the Turkey Filling: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Season and Combine: Stir in the tomato paste, water, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder into the cooked turkey. Mix well and simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the seasoned turkey mixture evenly into the prepared pepper halves, filling them generously.
Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle freshly shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each stuffed pepper half.
Bake the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the peppers cool slightly before serving. These stuffed peppers can be served as a satisfying low-carb entrée.

Notes

To make the dish spicier, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the turkey mixture.
Use any color of bell peppers as per your preference for visual appeal and flavor variety.
For a lower-fat version, use part-skim mozzarella cheese or reduce the amount of cheese.
These stuffed peppers can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; increase baking time slightly if baking from chilled.