Ingredients
Stuffed Bell Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers (choose your preferred color)
- 300 g ground turkey
- 200 g cooked cauliflower rice
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 200 g diced tomatoes canned (low-sodium)
- 50 g tomato sauce (low-sugar or sugar-free)
- 50 g Parmesan cheese grated (optional)
- 1 tsp dried origanum
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Tomato Sauce
- 200 g diced tomatoes canned (low-sodium)
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried origanum
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Wash the bell peppers, then cut the tops off and remove the seeds and membranes from the inside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground turkey until it's no longer pink. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Remove any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the cooked cauliflower rice, canned diced tomatoes, low-sugar tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and cauliflower rice mixture. Press down gently to pack the filling.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the tomato sauce: canned diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed bell peppers.
- If desired, sprinkle a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper, or omit it for a lower-fat option.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.This diabetic-friendly version of Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers is lower in carbohydrates and sugar, making it a suitable option for individuals with diabetes. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Turkey stuffed bell peppers
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
331
mg
14
%
Potassium
1001
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
5434
IU
109
%
Vitamin C
246
mg
298
%
Calcium
229
mg
23
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.