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It’s a new year and that means HEALTHY food starts today! These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are also made for Weight Watchers! You won’t believe that 1 1/2 peppers are only 1-2 points (depending on your plan) and for those not on WW – I’ll tell you – they are delicious AND HEALTHY!

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Weight Watchers

I had a friend over for a work day and made them for lunch – she couldn’t believe how filling it was for being so good for you as well. There is some ground turkey in them but also lots of vegetables and even a little bit of cheese.

Weight Watchers Stuffed Peppers

Tell me about Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers has been around forever! I lost 80 pounds on it about ten years ago – unfortunately I gained a lot back after some pretty difficult personal issues. But 2021 is my year baby! I joined Weight Watchers this week and am ready to go! They have different plans based on how you eat and what works for you. You can switch between them too – which is nice. I’m starting on the Green plan – which gives you the most “points” but the least amount of “zero point” foods.

I’m going to be putting the points for every recipe right up front so you know when you come in what you’re getting depending on your plan. I would love to know who else is on WW – or if you want to get healthy too – join me – you get three months free – and we can keep each other accountable!

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

How to make Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

These Weight Watchers stuffed peppers are filled with ground turkey and lots of veggies! They’re also super easy to make – so let’s do it!

  • Heat a non-stick skillet on medium high and add ground turkey, zucchini, mushrooms and water. Yes – water!!! Just a little bit of water will keep the turkey from sticking and is a great alternative instead of adding oil.
  • Pop the cauliflower rice into the microwave and steam it while you brown the turkey and veggies for five minutes until veggies are soft and turkey cooked through.
  • Add rice, Worcestershire sauce and crushed tomatoes to turkey mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • While that is simmering, prep the peppers by cutting off the top and clean the insides out.
  • Spoon the turkey mixture into the peppers and we’re ready to cook!

How long to cook Stuffed Peppers

AIR FRYER: Place the peppers into the air fryer and air fry at 350 for 10 minutes. Top with cheese and air fry five minutes more.

OVEN: Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with cheese and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.

Can you freeze stuffed peppers?

Yes! You want to freeze them BEFORE you bake them if you can. The soft peppers won’t reheat well if you do it after you bake.

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Weight Watchers

What to serve with Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

We actually had a hard time coming up with ideas of what to eat with them! They’re sort of an all-in-one meal with rice, meat and veggies!

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Weight Watchers

Air Fryer Weight Watchers Stuffed Peppers

It's a new year and that means HEALTHY food starts today! These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are also made for Weight Watchers! Stuffed with ground turkey and lots of veggies, you won't believe they are only 1-2 points per serving. For those not on WW – just know – they are delicious AND HEALTHY!
4.70 from 20 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bell peppers red, yellow and orange
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey breast LEAN
  • 1 small zucchini small dice
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes no salt added
  • 1 cup mushrooms small dice
  • 1.5 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 Babybel Mini Light Cheese Rounds grated

Instructions
 

  • Heat non-stick skillet on medium high
  • Add water, ground turkey, zucchini and mushrooms
  • Brown for five minutes and add salt
  • While turkey is browning, heat cauliflower rice in microwave according to package directions
  • To the turkey, add Worcestershire, rice and tomatoes and simmer for 2-3 minutes
  • While turkey mixture is cooking, prep peppers by slicing off tops and clean the insides (save the pepper tops to use in other recipes)
  • Spoon turkey mixture into peppers
  • Air Fryer Instructions: AF at 350 for 10 minutes. Open AF and add shredded cheese. Air Fry 5 minutes more until cheese melts and browns
  • Oven Instructions: Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and add shredded cheese. Bake an additional 15 minutes (uncovered)

Notes

  • When cooking ground turkey – you can add a little water to the pan instead of oil. I learned this from a low-cal cooking show that used zero fat ever – it really works! 
  • I used one package of cauliflower rice and cooked according to package directions
  • If you’d like even lower points – you can leave the cheese off all together – but it’s a nice to have 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5peppersCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 66.1gFat: 4.4gSaturated Fat: 1.3gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1118mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 7.4gSugar: 18gCalcium: 211mgIron: 3mg
Keyword air fryer, peppers, weight watchers
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16 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I actually never thought about cooking peppers in my air fryer so this is a great find. On the menu for tomorrow night with a green salad!

  2. 5 stars
    This is such a great looking recipe! I understand about weight fluctuations, it is so easy but this looks like a great healthy recipe to be on track with. Thanks for sharing.

  3. 5 stars
    I just made a copy of your recipe – I LOVE stuffed peppers and am anxious to try your version! Thank you for all the recipes you send. I’ve gotten my cooking interests reignited since I found you! Thank you! Good luck with WW!!

  4. 5 stars
    Made these stuffed peppers tonight and my family devoured them! My husband asked when I’m making them again! Thank you for the delicious recipe.

  5. This recipe sounds great, am always looking for new WW recipes. I didnt make these peppers yet but am wondering if the actual peppers get cooked to soft? I dont like hard peppers. It seems so little cook time ? just curious if anyone can let me know. thanks!

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