Turkey Recipe You'll Gobble!

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Looking for a healthy dinner that satisfies? This turkey recipe of stuffed peppers mixes healthy grains and lean ground turkey in a dish that is high in fiber and bursting with flavor. Got leftovers? Pack them for the perfect balanced lunch. Yields 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 large sweet red peppers
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 3 sliced green onions
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 26 oz meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1/2 frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup cooked medium pearl barley
• 1/4 cup cooked bulgur
• 1/4 cup cooked lentils
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove stems and seeds. Cook the peppers in a large kettle of boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain, set aside.
2. In a saucepan, cook turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in two cups spaghetti sauce, corn, currants, broth, barley, bulgur, lentils, brown sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Spoon a heaping 1/2 cup into each pepper half.
3. Place filled peppers in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray. Top each pepper with remaining spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Enjoy!

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