turkey stuffed peppers

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San Antonio, TX
Updated on Jun 22, 2015

You can substitute ground beef or ground lamb for the turkey if you prefer.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 each - red, orange,yellow and green bell peppers
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

How To Make turkey stuffed peppers

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Cut the stem end off the peppers with to remove a thin cap.
  • Step 3
    Carefully remove the seeds and membranes.set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Step 5
    Add the couscous.
  • Step 6
    Reduce the heat to very low ans simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. The pour out of the pot and fluff. Set aside.
  • Step 8
    Place turkey in a skillet. Over medium heat, brown the meat breaking it up as it cooks.Add onion, mushrooms, garlic, oregano and olives. Cook until meat is done and veggies are tender.Stirring to mix well. Drain excess grease.
  • Step 9
    When it is done, stir in the Parmesan cheese to mix well. The cheese should melt as you stir.
  • Step 10
    Remove from heat.
  • Step 11
    Combine turkey mixture and couscous. Mix well.
  • Step 12
    Stuff the peppers with the mixture.
  • Step 13
    Place the peppers upright in a baking pan.
  • Step 14
    Cook for 20 minutes.

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Category: Turkey
Ingredient: Turkey
Method: Bake

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