High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are a high-protein, low-carb dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect, tender peppers every time. The melty cheese and crispy breadcrumbs make these better than takeout. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Croissants and The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites.

What You'll Need for High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 6 large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt

How to Make High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare peppers: Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place in a baking dish and set aside.
3. Cook turkey: In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
4. Sauté onions and garlic: In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
5. Mix filling: Add diced tomatoes (with juice), cooked quinoa, oregano, basil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Stuff peppers: Stuff each pepper with the turkey and vegetable mixture, pressing down gently to compact.
7. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve: Let peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare peppers as directed, but don't bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.

Freezing High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Toppings may be added after reheating.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground turkey with cooked lentils or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: You can use ground beef, chicken, or plant-based crumbles instead of ground turkey.
• Make-ahead: Prepare peppers as directed, but don't bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If peppers become watery, place a paper towel on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to absorb excess moisture.

High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

35 mins

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Total

50 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

High-Protein, Low-Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare peppers: Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place in a baking dish and set aside.
3. Cook turkey: In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
4. Sauté onions and garlic: In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
5. Mix filling: Add diced tomatoes (with juice), cooked quinoa, oregano, basil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Stuff peppers: Stuff each pepper with the turkey and vegetable mixture, pressing down gently to compact.
7. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve: Let peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground turkey with cooked lentils or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: You can use ground beef, chicken, or plant-based crumbles instead of ground turkey.
• Make-ahead: Prepare peppers as directed, but don't bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If peppers become watery, place a paper towel on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to absorb excess moisture.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Toppings may be added after reheating.
• Make ahead: Prepare peppers as directed, but don't bake. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers – Hearty & Healthy Dinner Delight and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!