Jazzy Stuffed Peppers

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These jazzy stuffed peppers are a “jazzed up” but simplified version of traditional stuffed peppers, using ground turkey and New Orleans-style dirty rice mix as the filling for a perfect balance of spices. Serve with toasted bread rounds

By Martha Newberry
Published on January 22, 2024
overhead view of red bell pepper halves stuffed with ground turkey and rice on white plate with toast rounds
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 stuffed pepper halves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1 (8 ounce) box dirty rice mix, (such as Zatarain’s®)

  • 2 1/2 cups water

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other vegetable oil

  • 4 large red or green bell peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded

  • 14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey  in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Add dirty rice mix, water, and vegetable oil; bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.

  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pepper halves, 4 at a time, and cook until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a colander to drain.

  4. Spread stewed tomatoes in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place pepper halves on top of tomatoes, cut side up. Stuff each with dirty rice mixture; sprinkle with cheese. 

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

    Cook’s Note

    These would also be delicious made with ground beef.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

627 Calories
29g Fat
54g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 627
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 1038mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 29mg 33%
Calcium 224mg 17%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 867mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.