turkey stuffed peppers

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

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

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

Ingredients For turkey stuffed peppers

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

How To Make turkey stuffed peppers

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

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