Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe
created by
Amy R. Apr. 20, 2025
“Sandwhich with bell pepper instead of bread. My family had sandwhiches and I just took the middle out and it inside this pepper.”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Amazing! Switching the bread for the pepper is a smart idea”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3.
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped spinach, cheese, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4.
Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
5.
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and spray lightly with olive oil.
6.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and the peppers are tender.
7.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Ingredients
1.
4 large bell peppers (any color)
2.
1 pound ground turkey
3.
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4.
1/2 cup low-fat cheese, shredded (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
5.
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (whole grain or almond flour for lower carbs)
6.
1 egg, beaten
7.
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8.
1 teaspoon onion powder
9.
Salt and pepper to taste
10.
Olive oil spray
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
8
saturates
3
carbohydrates
15
fibres
4
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipe
My Rating
Amy R.Author
"Sandwhich with bell pepper instead of bread. My family had sandwhiches and I just took the middle out and it inside this pepper."
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Amazing! Switching the bread for the pepper is a smart idea"