Jack-'o-Peppers

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Raddish Supper Club
October 21, 2023

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Serves: 4
Active Kitchen Time: 30 minutes

  • 1 small zucchini 

  • ½ onion 

  • 2 cloves garlic 

  • 1 lb ground turkey 

  • ½ cup orzo pasta, dried 

  • 4 large orange bell peppers 

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Pantry:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 

  • 1 tsp kosher salt 

  • ½ tsp pepper 

  • ½ tsp dried oregano 

  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes 

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth 

  • 1 cup (8 oz. can) tomato sauce 

Recipe Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Grate 1 zucchini on the medium holes of a box grater. Set aside in small bowl.

Cut ends away from ½ an onion, then peel the onion. Cut onion into strips, then make a small dice.

Smash 2 garlic cloves and peel. Mince garlic.

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp dried oregano. Cook until soft, 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 lb ground turkey, zucchini, and ½ cup dried orzo. Break turkey into tiny pieces with spoon. Cook until browned, 4- 5 minutes.

Add 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes and ½ cup vegetable broth. Stir. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice tops off 4 orange bell peppers. Remove ribs and seeds. If necessary, cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up.

Carve a jack o’lantern face into each pepper using a paring knife. 

Pour 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce and 1 cup vegetable broth into baking dish. Mix well.

Spoon turkey mixture into peppers and place in pan. Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. TASTE & SHARE!

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Recipe Notes

  • Make up a simple crudite platter with carrots, cucumbers, or whatever veggies you have in your crisper. Serve while peppers are cooking.

  • Carve the bell peppers and/or make the meat mix the night before, then stuff right before baking.

  • Don't have orzo? Use rice or any other pasta you have on hand.

  • Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free orzo pasta, such as Delallo.

  • Dairy-free: Use a dairy-free mozzarella cheese, such as Follow Your Heart or Daiya.

  • Vegetarian: Instead of ground turkey, use a meatless ground beef product, such as Beyond Meat, Yves, Lightlife, or Neat.

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