Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato Sauce
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over 1 year ago
These stuffed bell peppers are a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for any night of the week. The combination of turkey, quinoa, and bell peppers creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Cooking Time
1 hour
Serving Size
4
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
320
Protein
28g
Fat
10g
Sat Fat
2.5g
Carbs
30g
Chole
80mg
Fiber
7g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
780mg
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers, any color
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently.
- Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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