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Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce

Delicious Greek Stuffed Peppers filled with a flavorful mix and served with a creamy Tzatziki Sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 peppers
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup shredded cucumber excess water squeezed out
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Stuffed Peppers

  • 6 pieces red bell peppers tops cut off, seeds removed and cut in half
  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 piece Roma tomato chopped
  • ½ cup zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup fat-free crumbled feta cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and arrange the pepper halves inside.
  • In a bowl, combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients; mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking into small pieces for about 3 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and red onion; cook until turkey is fully browned and onions have softened.
  • Drain any excess liquid, then stir in oregano, chopped tomato, zucchini, quinoa, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into each pepper half, filling well. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, drizzle each pepper with tzatziki sauce, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Ground Turkey, Healthy Recipe, mediterranean, quinoa, Stuffed Peppers, Tzatziki Sauce
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