LunchAmericanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyMeal Prep
Turkey Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers filled with turkey, lentils, rice, and tomato, then baked until tender.
- Calories
- 590
- Protein
- 44g
- Carbs
- 65g
- Fat
- 16g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 50 min total
- bell pepperhalved4
- turkey16 oz
- lentils1 3/8 cup
- white rice3/4 cup
- diced tomatoes2 cup
- oniondiced1
- garlicminced4 clove
- extra-virgin olive oil4 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/3 tsp
Instructions
- 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse the lentils and rice.
- 2Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- 3Add the turkey, salt, and pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, until the thickest piece reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 4Stir in the lentils, rice, and tomatoes. Spoon the mixture into the pepper halves, cover the skillet, and bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, until the rice is tender and the peppers are fork-tender.
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