Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix cooked rice, meat mixture, chopped parsley, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or vegetarian options like black beans.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free cheese)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
