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Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

  • These Greek Stuffed Peppers with Tzatziki Sauce are a delightful and healthy twist on the classic stuffed pepper! Filled with seasoned ground turkey, rice, tomatoes, olives, and feta, these peppers are the perfect combination of flavors. Topped with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation!

Ingredients

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  • For the Stuffed Peppers:

    • 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed

    • 1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken)

    • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional, for added bulk)

    • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced

    • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

    • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

    • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    For the Tzatziki Sauce:

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt

    • 1 tablespoon cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or fresh dill if preferred)

    • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Prepare the peppers:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place the peppers in a baking dish and set aside.

  2. Cook the filling:
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add ground turkey (or chicken) to the skillet, season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in the cooked quinoa or rice, diced tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. Mix well and remove from heat.

  3. Stuff the peppers:
    Spoon the turkey mixture into the prepared bell peppers, pressing it down gently to pack the filling in. Place the stuffed peppers into the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

  4. Bake:
    Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

  5. Make the tzatziki sauce:
    While the peppers are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.

  6. Serve:
    Once the peppers are cooked, remove from the oven and top each stuffed pepper with a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, replace the ground turkey with lentils or chickpeas for added protein.

  • You can add chopped spinach or kale to the filling for extra greens.

  • This dish can easily be made in advance — just store the stuffed peppers in the fridge and reheat before serving, adding fresh tzatziki on top.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 520
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg