Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda
Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda combine sweet, tender peppers with a juicy turkey filling, tomatoes, and rice, all finished with melty Gouda for a gentle smoky note. It’s a colorful, comforting dinner that balances sweetness and savoriness, perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings when you want something hearty yet light.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook the orange bell peppers in the boiling water until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain them and set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the turkey and the onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease.
- 4
Stir the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water, and liquid smoke into the turkey mixture; cover the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the Gouda cheese.
- 5
Stuff each orange bell pepper with the turkey mixture and place the peppers, open-side up, in a baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 324.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.56 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.25 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 79.77 mg High
- Sodium 428.41 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.39 g Moderate
- Sugar 15.72 g High
- Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
- Calcium 212.76 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source
- Potassium 383.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 61.23 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 77.54 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅