Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Peppers
Roasted bell pepper halves filled with savory ground turkey, spinach, rice, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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Step 2
Arrange the bell pepper halves cut-side up in the baking dish. Coat them with 15 ml olive oil and season with 2 gr salt.
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Step 3
Bake the peppers until they begin to soften, then remove the dish from the oven.
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Step 4
Heat the remaining 15 ml olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
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Step 5
Add the garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Stir until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add the turkey and cook over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink areas remain.
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Step 7
Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
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Step 8
Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, and remaining 4 gr salt. Cook until the filling is hot and slightly thickened.
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Step 9
Divide the filling among the pepper halves and return the baking dish to the oven. Bake until the peppers are tender and the center of the filling reaches 74°C.
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Step 10
Top the stuffed peppers with mozzarella and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the center of each stuffed pepper to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- Raw ground turkey may contain harmful bacteria
- The assembled filling must reach a safe internal temperature
- Cooked rice requires prompt refrigeration after cooking