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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 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 16%
- Protein 26.89 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 37.01 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.56 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 5.25 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.77 mg High 27%
- Sodium 428.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.39 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 15.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 225.11 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 383.12 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 61.23 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 141.66 mg Good Source 157%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooked Turkey, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Liquid Smoke. Each serving provides about 324.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Turkey, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Liquid Smoke, Orange Bell Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda healthy?
- Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey and Gouda has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 324.78 calories and 26.89 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 428.41 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.25 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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