Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

5 from 5 votes

This deconstructed stuffed peppers recipe is a quick and healthy meal made with lean ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and diced tomatoes, all topped with melted cheddar cheese for a delicious finish. Perfect for meal prepping or a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: dinner, Main Course

Servings:

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
3 large bell peppers chopped
10 oz cauliflower riced, frozen
4 cups rice cooked (brown or white)
3/4 cup tomato sauce
14.5 oz diced tomatoes can
3/4 tsp salt or to taste
1 pinch black pepper or to taste
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chopped bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the frozen cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Add the cooked white rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture and cover until melted.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be easily doubled or halved depending on the size of your group. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.

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