Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210kcal
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1 cup brown or white rice cooked
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 1.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Pour olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Add in diced onion and cook until soft. Now add garlic and peppers. Cook until peppers are softened.
Crumble turkey into pepper mixture. Brown and then drain.
Add cooked rice and then salt, tomato sauce and spices. Stir in 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Pour into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until bubbly. Serve up and enjoy!
Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 12mg