Stuffed Red Peppers with Ground Turkey (Revised-Victoria)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.3
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.6 mg
  • Sodium: 698.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 12.9 g

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Introduction

Hello All,
I had to makeover this recipe, as my ingredients list did not show up, after I entered amounts. Please forgive me as I am a new member and trying to get used to this site. Feel free to change this recipe to your liking....Enjoy!
Hello All,
I had to makeover this recipe, as my ingredients list did not show up, after I entered amounts. Please forgive me as I am a new member and trying to get used to this site. Feel free to change this recipe to your liking....Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    Onion, 1 cup chopped
    Garlic, 2 fresh cloves
    Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 16 oz

    Basil, .5 tbsp
    Mint, 1 tbsp (dry)
    Parsley, dried, .5 tsp
    Oregano, ground, 1 tsp
    Salt, .5 tsp
    Dill weed, dried, .5 tsp
    Pepper, black, 1 dash
    Zuchinni, 1.5 cup, diced

    Canned Tomatoes, 1 can (28 oz/796ml)
    Tomato Sauce, 3.5 cup, 1 can (24 oz/680 ml)

    Red Peppers, 9 medium size (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2"

    Optional:
    ½ cup parmesan
    1 cup light mozzarella cheese
    You may also stuff other vegetables such as tomatoes, zuchinni, etc..

Tips

Optional:
Sprinkle 1/2 cup parmesan & 1 cup light mozzarella on top of peppers before placing them in oven.


Directions

1. In a large pot or deep pan, sautéed ground turkey with onions and garlic, until cooked.
2. Add all the herbs & spices (Basil, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Dill, Seasoning Salt & a dash of pepper.
3. Add the zuchinni, canned tomatoes and a quarter can of tomato sauce (save the remaining tomato sauce for later). Simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or as long as necessary, until it has the consistency of a thick sauce.

Note: Remember to occasionally stir so items do not stick to bottom of pot or pan.

4. Remove turkey sauce/mix from heat once cooked.
5. Wash & core the 9 red peppers. Pour the remaining tomato sauce (3/4 of can) in a large oven casserole dish (pyrex, ceramic, glass, etc). Arrange the 9 red peppers in this dish.
6. Scoop the turkey sauce/mix into all the peppers.
7. Pour any remaining turkey sauce/mix all over top of peppers.
8. Place casserole dish with red peppers in oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour, or until red peppers are cooked and soft.


Serving Size: Makes 9 servings