Greek Stuffed Peppers

Name: Greek Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 bell peppers (Red, yellow, or orange), sliced in half; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup dry quinoa; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1 tbsp. minced garlic; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 3/4 cup feta cheese; 1/2 cup store bought tzatziki sauce; salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil spray

by Kaci: Thesouthernrd

12 Servings

45 min

These Greek Stuffed Peppers are a quick, healthy meal that I can feel good about feeding my family. They offer variety of nutrient and flavors to get us through the work week.

The quinoa and lean ground turkey mixture provide protein and fiber to help keep you full and satisfied. The colorful peppers offer a boost of nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium to help keep you and your family healthy!

The taste of Greek Stuffed Peppers is a delightful and complex blend of flavors and textures. As the bell pepper bakes, it becomes tender and its natural sweetness intensifies. The feta cheese crumbled on top provides a salty counterpoint to the sweetness of the peppers and tomatoes.

Topping the peppers with tzatziki sauce, a quintessential Mediterranean sauce, provides a cool, refreshing, and tangy finish to the dish.

These Greek Stuffed Peppers are the perfect served on their own as they contain balanced nutrients such as whole grains, lean protein and vegetables; however you can add additional vegetables or salad if desired.

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Yield 12 Servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 30 Minutes Total time: 45 min

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place pepper halves open side up in a 9x13 baking dish, spray with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper
Cook Quinoa according to package directions
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add ground turkey, and cook until browned and heated through (about 5-7 minutes)
Add onions, garlic, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened and heated through (about 5 minutes)
Remove from heat and stir in cooked quinoa
Spoon turkey, quinoa mixture into the pepper halves and bake for 25 minutes
Sprinkle with feta cheese and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes
Spoon a dollop of tzatziki sauce over each pepper and serve!

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