🧆Mediterranean Lentil & Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 4 (2 halves each)

These Mediterranean Lentil & Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, colorful dish inspired by the flavors of Turkey and southern Italy. Bell peppers are filled with a savory mix of lean ground turkey, tender lentils, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a touch of feta. It’s a smart way to sneak in protein and fiber while keeping things light, filling, and ultra-satisfying.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise, seeds removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 (15 oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (drained slightly)
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven: to 375°F (190°C). Place pepper halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
Cook the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned. Stir in lentils, tomatoes, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Stuff the peppers: Spoon filling into each pepper half. Top with feta.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Flavor & Sensory Experience

These peppers are warm, juicy, and layered with bold, savory flavor—think herb-laced turkey and earthy lentils balanced by the tang of tomatoes and salty feta. They smell like a rustic Mediterranean kitchen and deliver fork-tender satisfaction in every bite.