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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » The "OMG I got them to eat Kale and Bulgur without one single complaint" Stuffed Peppers!

    The "OMG I got them to eat Kale and Bulgur without one single complaint" Stuffed Peppers!

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    stuffed peppers pin

    Sorry, is that name too crazy? I just get so psyched when I get good stuff in my boys! Especially when they eat it willingly!

    Now let me warn you. Normally I write up and post a recipe immediately after I make it but this one has been sitting in the old noggin for a few days. I whipped it up on Friday after coming home form work early due to the SNOW! Sorry, to keep mentioning it but it's totally crazy. We are in the middle of our second record breaking snow fall this week! But I digress. 🙂

    So I whipped this up after work and to my surprise BOTH the child AND the husband ate it without complaints. No bargaining had to happen. No whining. No faces or dirty looks. Nothing!

    Not only that but the husband actually said they "were good" unsolicited! This is a HUGE win considering the major ingredients were kale, mushrooms and bulgur. They didn't even question the "green stuff"!

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup dry bulgur (I wanted to use ½ cup but this was all I had)
    • ½ of a sweet onion diced
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • 8oz package of baby bella mushrooms chopped up small or diced
    • 12oz lean ground turkey
    • About 2 cups Kale chopped (~130g)
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 5-6 medium sized bell peppers
    • 1 cup tomato sauce (canned, jarred or homemade will work)
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    Instructions

    Prepare the bulgur according to the package. The formula is twice as much liquid as bulgur. Bring both to a boil and then cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. So I used ¼ cup of bulgur and ½ cup water.

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

    Cup the tops of the peppers off. You can blanch but I don't. We like ours to stay crunchy. 🙂 I also dice up any good pepper parts of the tops and use it in the filling. You know, the stuff around the stem.

    Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic with a little salt and pepper. Add the mushrooms and cook until they reduce a bit. The liquid will come out of them. Add the turkey and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.

    Once the turkey is all brown (gray) add the chopped up kale, cooked bulgur, and oregano. I also added the diced peppers I got from the tops. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the kale wilts and all the flavors merge.

    Fill the peppers with the stuffing. I only had 5 peppers that I could have overstuffed but I added a red pepper and stuffed them modestly. The red one was huge so you should have more then enough for 6 average sized green peppers.

    Top each pepper with some tomato sauce and sprinkle with some dried herbs. Bake for about 20 minutes until the peppers just start to scorch on the ends but still hold a crunch.

    Here's an inside shot...

    And my boys EATING them. 🙂

    Two peppers make a good serving but I'll do nutritional info per pepper in case you want to serve with something else. Plus it's easier to double the nutritional info then half it. At least it my brain. 🙂

    📖 Recipe

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    The "OMG I got them to eat Kale and Bulgur without one single complaint" Stuffed Peppers!

    These stuffed peppers are a great way to incorporate more kale and bulgur into your diet. Get the recipe and enjoy a flavorful and nourishing meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 138 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup dry bulgur I wanted to use ½ cup but this was all I had
    • ½ of a sweet onion diced
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • 8 oz package of baby bella mushrooms chopped up small or diced
    • 12 oz lean ground turkey
    • About 2 cups Kale chopped ~130g
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 5-6 medium sized bell peppers
    • 1 cup tomato sauce canned, jarred or homemade will work
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the bulgur according to the package. The formula is twice as much liquid as bulgur. Bring both to a boil and then cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. So I used ¼ cup of bulgur and ½ cup water.
      ¼ cup dry bulgur
    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    • Cup the tops of the peppers off. You can blanch but I don't. We like ours to stay crunchy. I also dice up any good pepper parts of the tops and use it in the filling. You know, the stuff around the stem.
      5-6 medium sized bell peppers
    • Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic with a little salt and pepper. Add the mushrooms and cook until they reduce a bit. The liquid will come out of them. Add the turkey and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
      ½ of a sweet onion diced, 3 cloves of garlic minced, 8 oz package of baby bella mushrooms chopped up small or diced, Kosher Salt and Pepper, 12 oz lean ground turkey
    • Once the turkey is all brown (gray) add the chopped up kale, cooked bulgur, and oregano. I also added the diced peppers I got from the tops. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the kale wilts and all the flavors merge.
      About 2 cups Kale chopped, ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • Fill the peppers with the stuffing. I only had 5 peppers that I could have overstuffed but I added a red pepper and stuffed them modestly. The red one was huge so you should have more then enough for 6 average sized green peppers.
    • Top each pepper with some tomato sauce and sprinkle with some dried herbs. Bake for about 20 minutes until the peppers just start to scorch on the ends but still hold a crunch.
      1 cup tomato sauce

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 17gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5530IUVitamin C: 151mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Bulgur, Kale, Stuffed Peppers
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    1. Jacqui

      February 23, 2013 at 9:29 pm

      Another hit! My hubby & 8yr old liked it and we made kale chips too! Thanks for all the kale recipes!

      Reply
    2. Ellen

      December 31, 2012 at 8:10 am

      Going to make these peppers today. Don't have ground turkey on hand but ground round instead, but I do have bulgar! Love bulgar. I also have a giant package of washed kale. I appreciate the kinds of recipes you post, they are the kinds of dishes I want to make to get myself to eat healthier.

      I have to compliment you on the photo above of your mate and son eating your peppers. It's a great shot!

      I'll let you know how my peppers turn out.

      Reply
    3. Megan

      May 31, 2010 at 1:49 pm

      I made these the other night and liked them; however I had lots leftover as I live by myself. Today I took one and chopped up the pepper and added it to 2 oz. whole wheat pasta and some spaghetti sauce. Then I was able to divide that into 2 servings. Very low points. Kind of like hamburger hotdish!

      Reply
    4. Phebe

      February 28, 2010 at 9:35 pm

      I made these tonight for dinner and they were FANTASTIC! My boyfriend wasn't so hot on the whole turkey and bulgur idea, so I made two batches - one following your recipe, and the other with ground beef and rice. Then we did a blind taste test - he couldn't tell the difference! He said they were both delicious 🙂 I am going to be making these very often.

      Thanks for the great recipe and for turning me on to kale. We've bought it 3 times this week because we're both now addicted to your kale chips!

      Reply
    5. roni

      February 26, 2010 at 8:36 pm

      Hi Kate! I think it depends on how adventurous your guests are. 🙂 If you think they'd like it the Quinoa ones are prettier. In my opinion.

      Reply
    6. Kate

      February 26, 2010 at 1:37 pm

      I am having a "healthy food potluck" and want to make stuffed peppers - was wondering if you liked the curried quinoa or the bulgar & kale ones better? (to serve to guests) - any input would be appreciated! LOVE your blog by the way, just found it recently and visit every couple days! 🙂

      Reply
    7. tara pollard pakosta

      February 16, 2010 at 2:56 pm

      thanks roni! It printed, it was 4 pages w/ the pictures, but that's okay!!! I can't wait to make these! and the kale chips! awesome stuff~

      Reply
    8. roni

      February 16, 2010 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Tara! If you print it should just grab the intro, recipe and pics no ads or navigation. Give it a try and let me know!

      And thanks! Glad you like the site! 🙂

      Reply
    9. tara pollard pakosta

      February 16, 2010 at 2:47 pm

      do you have a way to print out your recipes easily? Just wondering! thanks! Love this site!
      tara

      Reply
    10. tara pollard pakosta

      February 16, 2010 at 2:45 pm

      this sounds awesome! I need to try it! thank YOU!
      tara

      Reply
    11. Heather

      February 11, 2010 at 10:50 am

      I love stuffed peppers and can't wait to try this healthier version! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Trish @IamSucceeding

      February 11, 2010 at 10:28 am

      Those look and sound seriously good!!

      Reply
    13. Chrissy

      February 10, 2010 at 10:28 pm

      Maybe it's time to test the waters with mushrooms once again. Maybe my taste buds have changed. : ) Thanks for the suggestions!

      Reply
    14. roni

      February 10, 2010 at 10:27 pm

      Well the mushrooms are a bulker and give the ground turkey a deeper flavor. I got to tell you the husband and the child both don't like them either and they didn't even know they were in there! Shocking, I know.

      But if you really want to skip them just up the bulgur and kale. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Chrissy

      February 10, 2010 at 10:11 pm

      Is there anything that can be substituted for the mushrooms? I'd like to keep the calorie content low, but am not really a fan of mushrooms. Thanks!!!

      Reply
    16. Alison

      February 10, 2010 at 7:43 pm

      Looks like another winner.
      You seem to be on a stuffed pepper kick 🙂
      Bulgar in addition to being cheap is also really fast cooking, total bonus. Bulgar and Kale go really well together I love sausage, bulgar and kale, yummy.

      Reply
    17. Beth

      February 10, 2010 at 7:14 pm

      The nice thing about Bulgur too is that it's relatively cheap! I think at our grocery you can buy a large box for $2.50 and we eat out of it for a long time!

      Reply
    18. roni

      February 10, 2010 at 3:38 pm

      Funny you should ask! I just realized I forgot to link bulgur. Here's a write up I did... https://greenlitebites.com/2008/10/25/food-find-bulgur/

      Most grocery stores carry it now!

      Reply
    19. stephanie

      February 10, 2010 at 3:36 pm

      where do you buy bulgar and what is it?

      Reply
    20. Alison

      February 10, 2010 at 3:28 pm

      Looks delicious!

      Reply

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