Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Leftover turkey is cooked with taco seasoning, garlic and onion before being stuffed into bell peppers and topped with cheese. After roasting in the oven, this recipe is a great way to serve up leftovers with a unique presentation.

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and core and seeds removed

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 8 ounces shredded leftover turkey

  • 2 Tbsp. low-sodium taco seasoning, or to taste

  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, or other cheese

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Step 2

    Place bell peppers on a lined baking sheet and roast, allowing them to slightly soften, while preparing the turkey mixture.

  • Step 3

    In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, and cook until golden and fragrant. 

  • Step 4

    Add shredded turkey and incorporate with oil, garlic and onions. Add taco seasoning until the turkey is evenly covered and thoroughly heated.

  • Step 5

    Remove bell peppers from the oven. Carefully fill each pepper with 2 ounces of turkey mixture. Top with 1 ounce of shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

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