Stuffed peppers prepared in a healthy way in the oven with turkey meat. Have you tried our recipe yet?

Stuffed peppers prepared in a healthy way in the oven with turkey meat. Have you tried our recipe yet?
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Stuffed peppers are an internationally very popular dish. They are known perhaps all over the world, and therefore in this case the possibilities of preparation and variations are unlimited. We know it roasted, boiled, baked, stuffed with meat, vegetables, cheese, rice and various other legumes. One of these recipes we will show today.

Difficulty Higher
Preparation 90 minutes
Portions 4 servings

Our recipe for stuffed peppers uses all healthy ingredients and an unusual preparation method. Try it with us and delight your taste buds while boosting your immunity.

The main ingredient of the dish is, of course, paprika. It is known as a metabolism kicker.

It is full of vitamins and minerals such as A, B, C, K, potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron. White varieties also contain plenty of vitamin E and folic acid.

White peppers contain even more vitamin C than lemons, and their charm lies in the fact that they do not lose it even after cooking, as other foods do.

This rich combination of beneficial substances helps protect the eyes, especially against cataracts and age-related blindness.

Experts agree that paprika also has a beneficial effect on digestion. It promotes proper peristalsis and also better absorption of minerals and vitamins.

Thus, by consuming peppers, you will boost your immunity and overall health of the body.

Tomatoes are also an essential part of our recipe and should be part of your daily diet.

They are full of beneficial acids, vitamins and rich substances. These include A, B1, B2, B3, B7, C, D, E, K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, sodium, calcium, zinc, iron, beta-carotene and fiber.

Regular consumption of tomatoes can protect your body from heart problems. It helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system.

Like peppers, they are also excellent for promoting proper digestion and preventing constipation or conversely diarrhea. They effectively remove harmful substances from the body. Apart from proper peristalsis, regular consumption of tomatoes will also ensure adequate production of gastric and digestive juices.

Consumption of tomatoes will also help the circulatory system of your body. It can reduce the risk of hypertension and tension in the blood vessels and arteries.

Apart from the internal benefits, consuming tomatoes will also have an effect on the external appearance. This is because it helps in fighting acne or even pigment spots. It makes the skin look youthful, hydrated and supple. Similarly, the quality of hair can be better and better.

Too much of everything is bad for you. That's why tomatoes should be avoided by people who have problems with excess stomach juices or who have allergies.

Stuffed peppers are filled with turkey meat. It is a very tender and light meat. It contains little fat and is therefore more digestible and does not promote cholesterol formation in the blood vessels.

The vitamins and minerals that this meat hides include A, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, zinc and iron.

Consuming turkey meat is also good for promoting blood formation and proper red blood cell function. This is especially good for women in the post-menstrual or menopausal period.

Menopausal women should definitely include this meat in their diet because of its higher calcium content, which helps against bone thinning during this period.

The beneficial substances it contains also support the proper functioning of the nervous system and the liver.

What do we need for a healthy version of roasted stuffed peppers?

  • 4 white peppers
  • 300 g ground turkey meat
  • 150 g rice
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • salt

Sauce

  • new pepper
  • bay leaf
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sugar
  • 1 carrot
  • 500 ml tomato puree

Recipe

  1. First, prepare the peppers. Wash the peppers and carefully cut out the stems and seeds.
  2. Mix the minced meat well with the salt, black pepper and ground cumin. Add the steamed rice, which can be prepared in water with salt or in a rice cooker as usual. Add the finely chopped fried onion with the crushed garlic to the mixture.
  3. Fill the prepared peppers with the mixed meat and rice mixture. Place the peppers thus filled in a baking dish lined with baking paper and bake covered at 185 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. At the end, open the baking dish and add about 5 to 10 more minutes of heat to 220 degrees Celsius if necessary.
  4. Prepare the sauce by frying the finely chopped onion in the oil and adding the finely chopped carrots.
  5. Sprinkle lightly with black pepper and salt and pour over the puree. You can also add a little water and the rest of the spices with sugar.
  6. Boil well, remove the bay leaf and allspice before the end, blend gently and boil again briefly. Season to taste with salt and sugar.
  7. Serve the peppers topped with the sauce.

They go well with healthy toast, homemade dumplings or boiled potatoes.

Enjoy!

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