Mouth-friendly recipe: leftover turkey stuffed peppers
Give thanks for leftovers! These easy-to-throw-together stuffed peppers make the most of your leftover turkey by creating a whole new meal that’s delicious and nutritious. Bell peppers act as a cornucopia overflowing with ingredients that your oral and overall health will be grateful for.
Healthy highlights
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Turkey is a lean protein that’s full of teeth-strengthening phosphorus.
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Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C that can help protect against gum diseases.
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Cheddar cheese contains calcium, which can make your tooth enamel strong.
Ingredients
- 5 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 3 cups cooked turkey breast, cubed
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Prep the peppers
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Remove and discard the pepper seeds.
- Place the peppers on a baking pan; lightly season the peppers with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 15 minutes or until softened.
Make the filling
- Heat oil in a shallow saucepan for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until sizzling hot.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the brown rice and turkey; stir well to combine.
- Cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, soy sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Add ½ cup cheddar cheese and stir well to mix evenly.
- Remove from heat and season with salt to taste.
Assemble and bake the stuffed peppers
- Stuff each roasted bell pepper with the filling and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the melted cheese turns golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!
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