Savory Turkey & Cranberry Stuffed Peppers with Wild Rice Magic

A delightful blend of lean turkey, wild rice, and cranberries stuffed in colorful peppers—a healthy comfort food perfect for busy evenings or festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 peppers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Peppers

4 medium Bell Peppers Choose red or yellow for sweetness

For the Filling

1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with chicken
1 cup Wild Rice Cooked
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Unsweetened preferred
1 medium Onion Diced
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Topping

1 cup Cheese Mozzarella, shredded

Equipment

baking dish
Skillet
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds. Arrange the peppers in a baking dish.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
Add the ground turkey, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
Mix in the cooked wild rice and dried cranberries, stirring for 3 minutes until well combined.
Stuff each pepper with the turkey mixture. Top with mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider adding fresh chopped spinach or zucchini to the filling for extra nutrition. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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