Description
Delightful stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey, quinoa, and vibrant veggies, creating a nutritious option for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground turkey (or beef)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ground turkey. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the turkey and quinoa mixture, packing the filling down gently. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Pour a cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Customize the filling for your preferences, and feel free to experiment with different vegetables and spices!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg