Stuffed Sweet Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs ground turkey; 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1 cup liquid egg substitute; ½ cup diced onion; ½ teaspoon dried sage; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 3 large sweet peppers, halved vertically and seeded; 2 cups prepared marinara sauce; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs ground turkey
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup liquid egg substitute
½ cup diced onion
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 large sweet peppers, halved vertically and seeded
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1
To Assemble And Freeze: Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, egg substitute, diced onion, sage, thyme, salt and black pepper.
3
Fill each pepper half with an equal amount of the turkey mixture.
4
Place in prepared baking dish.
5
In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce, tomatoes, garlic and italian seasoning.
6
Pour over peppers.
7
Wrap tightly, label and freeze for up to 1 month.
8
To Cook: Thaw in refrigerator for 2 days.
9
Heat oven to 375.
10
Bake at 375 for 55-60 minutes or until sauce is bubbling, peppers are tender and filling registers 155 on an instant-read thermometer.
11
Cover with foil; let sit 10 minutes.
12
Serve warm with boiled new potatoes and spinach salad.
13
Note: If you do not wish to freeze, assemble and proceed to step 6.

280

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs ground turkey, 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1 cup liquid egg substitute, ½ cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Sweet Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Sweet Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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