Description
Delicious and nutritious bell peppers filled with ground turkey, quinoa, beans, and spices – a protein-packed meal for any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each bell pepper and pack tightly. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve hot, enjoying the delightful aroma and colorful presentation.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast the bell peppers before stuffing and feel free to customize the filling to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg