Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Red Bell Peppers

Halved, Membranes And Seeds Removed

1 pound

Ground Turkey

0.5 unit

Onion

Diced

2 cloves

Garlic

Minced

3 tbsp

Tomato Paste

1 unit

Zucchini

Shredded

14.5 unit

Diced Tomatoes

2 tbsp

Fresh Parsley

Chopped

2 tbsp

Fresh Basil

Chopped

1 cup

Parmesan Cheese

Grated

2 cup

Water

Step 1
~4 min

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2
~4 min

Add the halved red bell peppers and par-boil for 2 minutes.

Step 3
~4 min

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 4
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 5
~4 min

In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned turkey.

Step 7
~4 min

Cook until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Add the tomato paste and mix well with the turkey to coat.

Step 9
~4 min

Cook for about 1-2 minutes to reduce the raw tomato flavor.

Step 10
~4 min

Add the shredded zucchini and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the diced tomatoes and cook until the liquid has reduced, about 4 minutes.

Step 12
~4 min

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and chopped fresh basil until combined.

Step 13
~4 min

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, lay out the parboiled red bell peppers with the open side up.

Step 14
~4 min

Stuff each pepper with the turkey mixture.

Step 15
~4 min

Top each pepper with an equal amount of grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 16
~4 min

Pour water or chicken broth into the bottom of the 9x13 inch dish to a depth of about 1/4 inch.

Step 17
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Step 18
~4 min

Change the oven setting to broil on high and broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.

Step 19
~4 min

Let the stuffed peppers cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or quinoa.

Use different colored bell peppers for a more visually appealing dish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual dinners
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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