turkey stuffed peppers
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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Step 2Cut the stem end off the peppers with to remove a thin cap.
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Step 3Carefully remove the seeds and membranes.set aside.
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Step 4In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
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Step 5Add the couscous.
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Step 6Reduce the heat to very low ans simmer for 8 minutes.
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Step 7Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. The pour out of the pot and fluff. Set aside.
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Step 8Place 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.
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Step 9When it is done, stir in the Parmesan cheese to mix well. The cheese should melt as you stir.
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Step 10Remove from heat.
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Step 11Combine turkey mixture and couscous. Mix well.
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Step 12Stuff the peppers with the mixture.
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Step 13Place the peppers upright in a baking pan.
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Step 14Cook for 20 minutes.
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