Turkey and Pepper Moussaka Recipe

Name: Turkey and Pepper Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 red peppers, cut into strips; 2 green peppers, cut into strips; 2 lbs lean ground turkey; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅔ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese; 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; ½ cup egg substitute

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
2 red peppers, cut into strips
2 green peppers, cut into strips
2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup egg substitute

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
3
Add pepper strips, saute 8 minutes.
4
Remove to a medium size bowl.
5
In same skillet cook turkey and onions, stirring to break clumps until turkey is no longer pink.
6
Drain excess liquid from skillet.
7
Drain tomatoes.
8
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt and pepper to turkey in skillet, cook 3 minutes, remove from heat.
9
Sprinkle 1/3 cup bread crumbs over bottom of a 13x9inch baking dish.
10
Arrange half the pepper strips over bottom.
11
Layer with turkey mixture; top with remaining bread crumbs and pepper strips.
12
Stir together ricotta cheese, feta cheese and eggs until well blended.
13
Spread mixture over entire casserole, cover with foil.
14
Bake, covered, until bubbly around edges, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
15
Remove from oven, remove foil.
16
Turn on broiler.
17
Broil casserole until topping is browned, about 3 minutes.
18
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

846

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 2 red peppers, cut into strips, 2 green peppers, cut into strips, 2 lbs lean ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Turkey and Pepper Moussaka 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!

Turkey and Pepper Moussaka

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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