Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Rice
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large Skillet
- Knife
Ingredients
- 4 large orange bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Carve simple jack-o'-lantern faces into the sides of each pepper.
- Place the peppers upright in a baking dish. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, breaking it up as it browns.
- Stir in the cooked rice, marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Spoon the turkey and rice mixture evenly into the carved peppers. Top each one with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the peppers soften and the cheese melts and turns lightly golden. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use leftover rice straight from the fridge to save time, or cook a fresh batch while the turkey browns. If the peppers tip easily after carving, slice a thin layer off the bottom to help them stand straight in the dish. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave with a splash of water to keep the filling moist.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking Dish, Large Skillet, Knife
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking Dish, Large Skillet, Knife