Description
Quick and flavorful stuffed bell peppers made in an Instant Pot, perfect for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or dairy-free)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing the bell peppers. Cut the tops off each pepper and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, ground meat, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the mixture and assemble them in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and set your Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the peppers from the pot, top with cheese, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on dietary preferences, such as using lentils for a vegan option or quinoa for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg