Name: Unstuffed Pepper Bowls Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup small yellow onion; 2 cups bell pepper; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb Lean ground turkey; 2 tsp garlic cloves; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; Cayenne pepper; 14.5 oz tomatoes; 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 10 oz cauliflower rice; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese

Unstuffed Pepper Bowls Recipe

How To Make Unstuffed Pepper Bowls

A healthier option for the classic stuffed peppers is these tasty unstuffed pepper bowls, loaded with tender turkey and cauliflower rice for a filling meal!

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2tbspolive oil,divided
1cupsmall yellow onion,diced
2cupsbell pepper,any color, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
1lblean ground turkey
2tspgarlic cloves,minced
1tspchili powder
1tspground cumin
cayenne pepper,(few dashes), optional
14.5oztomatoes,(1 can), diced and drained
3tbspfresh parsley,minced
10ozcauliflower rice,(2 packages), frozen, cooked according to package instructions, seasoned with salt
1cupcheddar cheese,finely shredded, optional

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 2 minutes then add bell peppers, season with salt and pepper.
Sauté for about 6 minutes until softened. Transfer pepper mixture to a plate.
In a skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining olive oil. Add in turkey in large crumbles, season with salt and pepper.
Let rest for about 2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then toss.
Continue to cook and break up the turkey for about 2 minutes until almost fully cooked through, then add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne.
Cook the turkey through for about 1 minute, then stir in the tomatoes and pepper mixture and warm through. Stir in the parsley.
Plate the cauliflower rice, top with cheddar cheese, then finish with ground turkey mixture.
Serve warm, and enjoy!