Turkey Spinach Stuffed Peppers with Feta

Tender bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, spinach, rice, tomato sauce, and feta, then baked for an easy 50-minute family dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 4 bell peppers
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the tops from the peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and arrange the peppers upright in a baking dish. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and the thickest pieces reach 165°F, about 8 to 10 minutes. (about 10 min) — 165°F
3. Stir the spinach into the hot turkey and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce, then cook until the filling is hot, about 2 minutes. (about 4 min) — 165°F
4. Spoon the filling into the peppers and sprinkle the feta over the tops. (about 3 min)
5. Bake until the peppers are tender and the filling reaches 165°F, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot. (about 25 min) — 165°F