Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Roasted bell pepper halves filled with savory ground turkey, spinach, rice, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. 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.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Bell Pepper, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: baking dish, Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Bake the peppers until they begin to soften, then remove the dish from the oven.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  4. Step 4

    Heat the remaining 15 ml olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 120.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Stir until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 8.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the turkey and cook over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink areas remain.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Ground Turkey

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the spinach and cook until wilted.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, and remaining 4 gr salt. Cook until the filling is hot and slightly thickened.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cooked Rice, 4.0 gr Salt, 240.0 ml Tomato Sauce

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  9. 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.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, instant-read thermometer, oven

  10. Step 10

    Top the stuffed peppers with mozzarella and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Mozzarella

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

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

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