Dinner
Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground turkey seasoned with cumin and garlic, stuffed into colorful bell peppers and baked to perfection.
15 Min
Prep Time
40 Minutes
Cook Time
4 Servings
NUTRITION:
290
Kcal
Calories
18
g
Carbs
32
g
Protein
4
g
Fiber
6
g
Sugar
9
g
Fat
410
g
Sodium
BLOOD SUGAR FRIENDLY SCORE
/ 100
88
EXCELENT
INGREDIENTS
4 large bell peppers, any colors
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup cauliflower rice
½ cup sugar-free marinara sauce
3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Smart Swap
Rice Alternative: We use cauliflower rice instead of white rice to cut carbs by 75% while keeping the same satisfying texture.
Protein Swap: Ground chicken or lean ground beef work equally well. Choose the leanest option available.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep Peppers
Preheat oven to 375F. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Brush lightly with olive oil and place upright in a baking dish.
Cook Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground turkey with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika until cooked through. Stir in cauliflower rice and sugar-free marinara sauce. Cook 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff and Bake
Spoon turkey filling generously into each pepper. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Serve
Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Great for meal prep — refrigerate for up to 4 days.
15 Min
40 Minutes
Prep Time
Cook Time
4 Servings
Why this Recipe Works
Cauliflower rice replaces white rice, cutting carbs from 45g per cup to just 5g — an 89% reduction.
Bell peppers have a glycemic index of 15 — extremely low, making them perfect for diabetics.
Lean ground turkey provides 32g protein per serving, stabilizing blood sugar after the meal.
Cumin and paprika are anti-inflammatory spices that may improve insulin sensitivity with regular use.