Monday, May 10, 2010

Turkey Stuffed Peppers w. Hoisin Sauce, Creamy Mint Pea Soup, Summer Salad



I've been trying to be thrifty and creative lately w. the food that I have in the kitchen. Since I'm getting married this Summer, we're trying to save every penny, so I'm trying to plan out every meal and not waste anything. This turned out really well!

FOR THE STUFFED PEPPERS

You'll need:

Green or multi-colored peppers (sweet peppers are the best!)
Ground turkey
1 Egg
Breadcrumbs
Hoisin Sauce
Garlic Salt
Garlic Powder
Pepper
Hot Sauce
Fresh Basil

1. Preheat oven to about 375*. Add ground turkey to a large bowl and add 1 egg, and all of the ingredients listed above, except for the fresh basil. Ground/mash together.

2. Cut the peppers in half, scoop out the seeds and pulp, and place some of the grounded turkey mixture into the pepper. Mold it so it fits inside.

3. Drizzle hoisin sauce on top of the peppers, and top with fresh chopped basil.

4. Cook for about 15ish minutes at 375*, then lower to 325* until peppers are brown around the edges.

FOR THE CREAMY MINT PEA SOUP

You'll need:

3-4 cups Fresh or frozen peas
3 cups Milk
Fresh mint
Paprika
Cinnamon
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder

1. Defrost the peas (if frozen). Place in a blender with milk and above ingredients, and puree until creamy.

2. Warm soup on stove- or serve chilled.

FOR THE SUMMER SALAD

You'll need:

Tangerines
Bananas
Strawberries

1. Obviously this is super easy. But so colorful and summer-like! And yummy! I just sprinkled a little sugar and stirred it together.

Voila! Yummy rainy night dinner. Now I'm going to surprise Amy and Aaron with this dinner... (Mazel Tov, Aaron on your confirmation- and Amy, I hope this helps in the kitchen while Aaron's arm is healing).

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