Unstuffed Pepper Skillet: Quick & Healthy Weeknight Meal
Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is a quick and healthy weeknight meal that combines the beloved flavors of stuffed peppers in a hassle-free one-skillet dish. This vibrant recipe features lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and rice simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, all ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, it’s customizable to suit your pantry staples and sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground turkey; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers and Italian seasoning; cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
- Mix in cooked rice and crushed tomatoes; stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg