Turkey and Lentil Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Turkey and Lentil Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (192 g) split red lentils; 2 cup (480 g) water; 1 tsp (5 g) chicken bouillon powder; 7 large bell peppers; 1.3 lbs (590 g) 93% lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup (60 g) sugar free bbq sauce; 2 tbsp (30 g) minced garlic; 2 tbsp (16 g) chili powder; 1 tbsp (9 g) garlic powder; 1 tbsp (8 g) onion powder; 2 tsp (6g) ground cumin; 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt

6 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

Happy Halloween! Today I'm making stuffed bell peppers with Jack O Lantern faces. They're stuffed with ground turkey, red lentils, and my homemade Date Sweetened Ketchup. But they're super customizable. Out of turkey? Use ground chicken or beef instead. Don't have lentils? Use quinoa or brown rice. My Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad would also make a great filling too if you're vegetarian. Or just replace the meat with beans and omit the cheese for a vegan version!

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:50:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories316 kcal (16%)

Total Fat10.9 g (16%)

Carbs31.2 g (12%)

Sugars6.7 g (7%)

Protein26.5 g (53%)

Sodium617.9 mg (31%)

Fiber6.9 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

7 servings

Instructions

Step 1

In a small pot, add your lentils, water, and chicken bouillon (or salt). Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce to medium, and let simmer for about 5 minutes, until fully cooked. Set aside. This is just my Easy Red Lentils

split red lentils1 cup

water2 cup

chicken bouillon powder5g

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400F, and line an 8" square pan with aluminum foil

Step 3

Cut the tops of the peppers, and carefully scoop out the ribs and seeds without breaking the peppers. You can also use a small knife to carve a design like I did here. Reserve the pepper tops

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix together the filling - cooked lentils, ground meat, cheese, BBQ sauce, minced garlic, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt

93 % lean ground turkey590g

cheddar cheese56g

sugar free bbq sauce¼ cup

minced garlic30g

chili powder16g

ground cumin6g

salt3g

garlic powder9g

onion powder8g

Step 5

Stuff the peppers, packing it down. Optionally add some more cheese on top. Place the top of the pepper back on

Step 6

Loosely cover the pan with foil, and roast at 400F for about 1 hour. Remove the foil, and roast an additional 20-30 minutes. The peppers should be tender and the meat fully cooked (165F). Slice in half to eat

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