LOW CARB/LOW FAT TURKEY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (ITALIAN STYLE)

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I love stuffed peppers and was craving them on my low carb diet. I fooled around a bit and came up with these. I promise, they're so flavorful that you won't even miss the rice. Enjoy!

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large green peppers or 4 large red peppers, seeded, cored and sliced in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 -1 1/4 lb lean ground turkey (I use 93% lean)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
parmesan cheese (fresh grated or shredded) or mozzarella cheese, for topping (fresh grated or shredded)
italian seasoning, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • On stovetop in a medium skillet or saucepan, sauté mushroom, onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until veggies are soft; remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl,combine ground turkey, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Add sauté veggie mixture to turkey mixture; mix well.
  • Stuff peppers with turkey/veggie mix and place in an ungreased shallow casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; pour over peppers to cover.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings; cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned.

Shihab Shahriar
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I made these stuffed bell peppers for my weekly meal prep and they were a lifesaver. They were easy to make ahead of time and reheat throughout the week.


Hayley Jeffers
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This recipe is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. My kids loved the stuffed bell peppers and didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Kazi Maliha
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I loved the combination of turkey and Italian sausage in these stuffed bell peppers. It was a nice change from the usual beef or pork filling.


Nkechinyere Iwueze
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These stuffed bell peppers were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very flavorful.


Md Zahaid
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The stuffed bell peppers are packed with flavor and the low-carb, low-fat ingredients make it a healthier option.


Jayce Briggs
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I've tried many stuffed bell pepper recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make.


Tanun Muhammad
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I made these stuffed bell peppers for my meal prep and they were perfect. They were easy to make and reheat, and they tasted just as good the next day.


Shahram Jan
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I loved these stuffed ones. The filling was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Kushmila Umashani
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This recipe is a keeper! The stuffed bell peppers were a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about them.


Elisha Lingayah
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These stuffed bell peppers were delicious and easy to make. My whole family enjoyed them.


Sonu Kumar Roy
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I loved that this recipe used ground turkey instead of beef, it made it so much healthier. The Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese gave it a really nice flavor.


The Obvious Goolag
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Great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Debbie Lawhorn
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I've made stuffed bell peppers before, but this recipe was a game-changer. The addition of Italian sausage and the low-carb, low-fat ingredients made a big difference. Definitely recommend!


Salman Aftab
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The bell peppers were packed with flavor and the filling was moist and savory.


rajpar zaada
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I love stuffed bell peppers and this recipe was one of the best I've tried. The low-carb and low-fat ingredients made it a healthier option, but it was still very flavorful.


Annie Bennett
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The turkey and Italian sausage made a great combination. The peppers were nice and tender, cooked perfectly.


amanda crespo
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These stuffed bell peppers were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.