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Slow Cooker Healthy Stuffed Peppers

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Brittany Kline

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers cut off the tops, and clean outl but save the tops!
  • pepper tops (see above) cut up small for the filling
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 32 oz.
  • 1 tbsp dried basil fresh herbs are okay too
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt divided
  • Italian seasoning if you want to skip measuring and want more traditional sauce taste

Instructions

  • Combine ground turkey, onions, rice, and 1 tsp seasoned salt and mix well.
  • Chop off the tops and hollow out each pepper, removing all seeds.
  • Evenly stuff each pepper with the turkey/rice mixture.
  • Place stuffed peppers in the slow cooker.
  • Combine crushed tomatoes, basil, and 1 tsp seasoned salt to make a sauce.
  • Cover stuffed peppers and the bottom of the slow cooker with the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Notes

*Use different colored bell peppers for a more vibrant dish.
*Substitute ground turkey with ground beef or chicken if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g