Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These turkey stuffed peppers are delicious, perfect for a quick dinner that everyone will love. Filled with ground turkey, marinara sauce, and topped with cheese, enjoy a truly tasty stuffed peppers recipe that's ready in under one hour.
Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers (*see notes)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (or ground chicken)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small zucchini (diced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ½ cups marinara sauce divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded or cheddar cheese)
- salt (to taste)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise remove seeds and membranes. Microwave or bake the peppers for a few minutes or until slightly softened.
- 3
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook onion and garlic for a few minutes. Add turkey and chopped zucchini and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- 4
Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Arrange peppers over the sauce and fill each pepper with 1/2 cup of the meat mixture.
- 6
Bake covered for about 25 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- 7
Serve hot topped with fresh parsley, greek yogurt, or hot sauce.