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Pizza-Stuffed Pepper Turkey Rice Skillet

4 servings ยท 2026-07-26

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 medium bell peppers, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Method

  1. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook turkey for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
  3. Add peppers, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in cooked brown rice and marinara until hot.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the skillet, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Finish with basil and serve warm.

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