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Modern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Delightful Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers for a Hearty Meal

4servings
1 hr
Easy
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Modern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

About this recipe

Savor the rich flavors of ground turkey and quinoa, perfectly seasoned and packed inside tender bell peppers. This dish offers a healthy and hearty option suitable for any weekday dinner, combining ease of preparation with incredible taste.

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground turkey. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Stuff each bell pepper half with the turkey-quinoa mixture and place in a baking dish.

  6. 6

    Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove foil, sprinkle peppers with mozzarella cheese, and bake another 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Chef's tip

For extra flavor variety, consider adding chopped bell pepper tops to the stuffing.

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