Quick Turkey Peppers

This quick dish came out of necessity, in the busy days following our Canadian Thanksgiving. It's simple and yummy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• 4 teaspoons pesto
• 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 slices cooked turkey breast
• 1 small head broccoli, separated into florets
• 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Halve peppers lengthwise and remove stem, pulp, and seeds; place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Lay 1 slice turkey inside each pepper. Sprinkle chopped onion evenly over turkey. Drizzle 1 teaspoon pesto inside each pepper half. Place a few florets of broccoli into each pepper; cover with shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle each pepper with 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese.