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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Turkey and Cauliflower Rice12gNET CARBS
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Turkey and Cauliflower Rice

Tex-Mex stuffed peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, cauliflower rice and tomatoes under a blanket of melted cheddar.

Prep20 min
Bake35 to 40 min
Oven375°F
Makes8 pepper halves
Serving2 pepper halves
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Ingredients

Peppers

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed

Filling

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the pepper halves cut side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion 3 to 4 minutes, then add the garlic and turkey and cook, breaking it up, 6 to 7 minutes, until no pink remains.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, then add the cauliflower rice and drained tomatoes. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and most of the liquid is gone.
  4. Pack the filling into the pepper halves, mounding it slightly.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the dish, cover tightly with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  6. Uncover, top each pepper with cheddar and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Tip: Halving the peppers lengthwise instead of cutting off the tops means they cook through evenly and you skip the parboiling step.
Dad jokeThese stuffed peppers are so full of themselves. Honestly, I can't blame them.

Nutrition per serving (2 pepper halves)

394Calories
17.8gTotal carbs
5.5gFiber
12.3gNet carbs
9.6gSugar
31.9gProtein
23gFat
711mgSodium

Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols.

Know your label

In the diabetes plate method, how much of the plate goes to non-starchy vegetables?
Start with a 9-inch plate and fill half with non-starchy vegetables, one quarter with lean protein and one quarter with carb foods.
Which of these is a non-starchy vegetable?
ADA lists squash such as zucchini, yellow squash, chayote and spaghetti squash as non-starchy, while corn and potatoes are starchy.
Quiz yourself in the Diabetic Edition

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Inspired by Andie Mitchell. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/stuffed-bell-peppers-with-turkey-and-cauliflower-rice/