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Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce

These Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. With a hearty filling of ground turkey, quinoa, veggies, and feta, these peppers are baked to perfection and drizzled with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy, delicious meal, this dish is ideal for those seeking Mediterranean diet recipes or easy dinner ideas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup shredded cucumber water squeezed out
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dry dill
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • For the Peppers:
  • 6 red bell peppers tops cut off, seeds removed, and cut in half
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano roughly chopped
  • 1 roma tomato chopped
  • ½ cup zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup fat-free feta cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • Combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Prepare the Peppers:
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray and place the halved bell peppers in the dish.
  • Cook the Filling:
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small pieces, for about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and onion, and cook until the turkey is browned and the onions are soft.
  • Mix the Filling:
  • Drain any excess liquid from the turkey mixture and stir in the oregano, tomato, zucchini, cooked quinoa, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stuff the Peppers:
  • Spoon the filling into each bell pepper half and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Add the Feta:
  • Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of each stuffed pepper and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve:
  • Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the stuffed peppers and serve.
  • Notes:
  • Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the stuffing ahead of time and refrigerate it for a day or two. Just stuff the peppers and bake when ready to serve.
  • For a vegetarian version: Replace the ground turkey with lentils or another plant-based protein.
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