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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

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  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8
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For this light and flavourful take on stuffed peppers, we made a filling of seasoned ground turkey, chick peas, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese and feta cheese that comes in at just 260 calories. Simply stuff your peppers, bake and finish the dish with a fresh tomato-basil topping.
Created Jan 22, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 4 large red or yellow bell peppers (about 1/2 lb/250 g each)
  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup garlic pasta sauce
  • 3/4 cup chick peas, drained, rinsed
  • 1 jar (170 mL) artichoke hearts, marinated, drained, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (4 medium)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps

  • 1
    1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. Cut each bell pepper in half vertically, leaving stem intact; remove seeds and membranes. In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. Add bell peppers to boiling water, making sure water covers peppers. Cook 2 minutes; drain. Place peppers cut side up in pan.
  • 2
    2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up turkey, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • 3
    3. Transfer turkey mixture to medium bowl; stir in pasta sauce, chick peas and artichoke hearts. Stir in mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the feta cheese.
  • 4
    4. Divide turkey mixture evenly among bell peppers in pan (peppers will be full). Spray one side of foil with cooking spray; cover with foil, sprayed side down. Bake 32 to 37 minutes or until bell peppers are tender and filling is hot.
  • 5
    5. In small bowl, mix tomatoes, basil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top cooked bell peppers with tomato mixture and remaining 1/4 cup feta cheese before serving.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Use leftover chick peas in a fresh green salad.
  • Tip 2
    Stir in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to add a little heat to your filling.

Nutrition Information

260 Calories, 14g Total Fat, 18g Protein, 15g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Calories
260
Total Fat
14g
Saturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
Sodium
660mg
Total Carbs
15g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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