Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Course Main Course

Keyword Quinoa, turkey

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 3 servings

Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% fat free ground turkey

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped finely

  • t tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp cumin powder

  • 3 bell peppers

  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • 1/5 cups cooked quinoa

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°

  2. Spray a little olive oil spray sauté pan on medium heat

  3. Sauté onion, garlic and cilantro for about 2 minutes then add ground turkey. Add in salt, garlic powder, and cumin

  4. Brown meat for several minutes until meat is completely cooked through

  5. Add in1/4 cup of tomato paste and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, simmer on low for about 5 minutes.

  6. Combine cooked quinoa and meat together.

  7. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove all seeds.

  8. Place in a baking dish.

  9. Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper half and fill it with as much as you can.

  10. Pour additional chicken broth in the bottom of the baking sheet and cover.

  11. Cook for 35 minutes.