Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5-6 Cubanelle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese
  • Fresh chopped herbs (spicy chili flakes, pesto or zhug (optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the jalapeno and onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook it through, stiring as you go, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the seasonings and water or chicken stock. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle and the moisture to evaporate. Remove from heat.
  • Slice the Cubanelle peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the innards. Set them onto a large baking sheet.
  • Scoop the seasoned ground turkey into the pepper halves then top them with Manchego cheese.
  • Bake them for 20 minutes for slightly crunchier peppers, or 30 minutes for softer.
  • Remove and sprinkle with spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped herbs, and pesto, zhug or chermoula, if desired.