Gluten-Free Greek Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Cinnamon, oregano and deeply browned turkey make a savory filling, finished with parsley and a little vinegar for lift.
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground turkey, 15% fat
- 1 green bell pepper, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- ½ cup cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp green onion tops, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp white wine vinegar
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F; roast pepper halves cut-side down until tender.15 min timer
- Brown turkey hard in hot oil, forming deep golden edges.5 min timer
- Add green onion tops, cinnamon, allspice, oregano, and salt; soften until fragrant.2 min timer
- Stir in rice and water; cook until thick and cohesive.3 min timer
- Fold in parsley and vinegar, fill peppers, and bake until blistered.10 min timer
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Rice, turkey and plain herbs fill the peppers without gluten-containing grains or sauces.
- Shellfish allergy: Turkey, vegetables and herbs bring the flavor without shellfish or shellfish sauces.
- IBS: Green onion tops, rice and parsley season a small serving of pepper.
- Wheat allergy: Rice and plain seasonings replace wheat grains and sauces.
- No spicy food: Cinnamon, allspice and oregano season the filling without spicy heat.
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