Healthy Turkey & Veggie Stuffed Peppers | Easy 5-Day Meal Prep Dinner

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils provide protein and fiber at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Mozzarella is often less expensive and still melts well.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: stuffed zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Cabbage leaves are a cost-effective alternative for stuffing.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a budget-friendly grain option with a similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cook the rice according to package instructions (approximately 1/2 cup uncooked).

Prepare the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing the seeds and membranes; place them upright in a baking dish.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for approximately 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.

Stir in the diced zucchini, spinach, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, and tomato sauce into the skillet.

Season the mixture with smoked paprika, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper; stir well and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.

Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and vegetable mixture, ensuring they are filled adequately.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender.

Let cool completely before storing for meal prep.

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