Ground Turkey Stuffed Tomatoes

Lean ground turkey and couscous are seasoned with Mediterranean flavors and baked in a tangy tomato shell. This dish is especially great in summer when ripe tomatoes are at their peak, though it’s delicious any time of year.

Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes

Ground Turkey Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 8 large (180g each) tomatoes, washed
• 1/2 lb (225g) 85% lean ground turkey
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 medium (200g) zucchini, diced
• 1/2 medium (55g) onion, diced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (85g) uncooked couscous
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Crumbled feta cheese, for serving (optional)  

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

Slice the tops off the tomatoes and set them aside. Use a spoon to scoop out the tomato pulp. Place the tomato pulp in a bowl and set aside.

Drizzle the olive oil in the bottom of a large glass baking dish. Arrange the tomato shells in the baking dish and set aside.

In a medium skillet, sauté the ground turkey and garlic over medium-high heat until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Add the zucchini, onion, oregano, tomato paste, and reserved tomato pulp and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the couscous, and add 1/4 cup water if the mixture looks dry. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Add an additional splash of water if needed.

Add the salt and pepper and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.

Scoop the couscous mixture into the tomato shells, filling them to the top. Pour any excess filling into the baking dish.

Place the tomato tops back onto the tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 2 stuffed tomatoes

Per serving: Calories: 255; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 43mg; Sodium: 356mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 978mg; Iron: 14%; Vitamin A: 65%; Vitamin C: 101%; Calcium: 6% 

Originally published April 2016; Updated June 2026

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