Description
A delicious and healthy fusion of ground turkey and quinoa stuffed in vibrant bell peppers, perfect for families and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Stuff the mixture into the prepared bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. If using cheese, remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of the peppers, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the filling and toppings based on your pantry or preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg