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Mediterranean Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe Easy and Flavorful with Feta

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A quick and flavorful Mediterranean stuffed peppers recipe featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant herbs, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh, no salt added)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off tops of peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers in a baking dish and drizzle olive oil inside and out.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground turkey. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking apart until no longer pink.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. If using quinoa or rice, fold it in along with lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Stuff each pepper generously with the turkey mixture, pressing lightly to hold filling.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining parsley before serving.

Notes

If peppers brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Cook filling longer if too wet before stuffing to avoid soggy peppers. Fresh herbs brighten the dish; use dried if fresh unavailable. For dairy-free, omit or substitute feta with plant-based cheese. Ground chicken can substitute turkey but watch cooking time to avoid dryness.

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Keywords: Mediterranean, stuffed peppers, ground turkey, feta, easy dinner, healthy, weeknight meal, gluten-free option

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