Turkey-and-Rice Stuffed Peppers (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Turkey-and-Rice Stuffed Peppers (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Make the peppers: Combine 2 1/2 cups water, the rice, currants and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl to cool, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast until lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool, then finely chop. Pile the dill, parsley and scallions on a cutting board and finely chop.
  3. Cut off the top of each bell pepper and reserve the tops; discard the seeds and white membranes. Put the turkey in a large bowl; add 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup feta, the rice mixture, walnuts, all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped herbs, the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gently mix with your hands. Stuff each bell pepper evenly with the turkey-rice mixture; cover with the pepper tops.
  4. Make the sauce: Whisk 3 cups water, the tomato puree, brown sugar, olive oil and cinnamon stick in a wide, deep saucepan. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low; simmer until the peppers are soft and the filling is cooked through, 50 to 60 minutes.
  5. Preheat the broiler. Carefully remove the peppers from the sauce and transfer to a baking dish; remove the tops and set them aside in the baking dish. Toss the reserved 2 tablespoons chopped herbs with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup feta in a small bowl and sprinkle over the filling. Broil until melted, about 2 minutes. Replace the pepper tops. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Serve the peppers in shallow bowls with the sauce.
  6. Photograph by Anna Williams
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 525.34 Kcal (2199 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.76g 33%
Cholesterol 63.29mg 21%
Sodium 433.09mg 18%
Potassium 840.98mg 18%
Total Carbs 57.34g 19%
Sugars 14.53g 58%
Dietary Fiber 6.38g 26%
Protein 26.29g 53%
Vitamin C 137.2mg 229%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 52.3mg 290%
Calcium 425.6mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.68 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.54g 33%
Cholesterol 16.1mg 21%
Sodium 110.21mg 18%
Potassium 214mg 18%
Total Carbs 14.59g 19%
Sugars 3.7g 58%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 26%
Protein 6.69g 53%
Vitamin C 34.9mg 229%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 99%
Iron 13.3mg 290%
Calcium 108.3mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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