Description
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are a healthy and flavorful dish packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers any color, tops sliced off + seeds removed
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the bell peppers under cold water and pat them dry.
- Slice the tops off each pepper — about ½ inch down — and remove the seeds and membranes.
- If needed, shave a thin slice from the base of the pepper to level it.
- Arrange the peppers upright in your baking dish.
- For extra-tender peppers, roast them cut-side down for 8–10 minutes beforehand.
- Rinse ½ cup dry quinoa under cold water.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa with 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds.
- Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes).
- Drain excess liquid if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked quinoa, chili powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings as desired.
- Spoon the turkey-quinoa mixture into each pepper, pressing gently.
- Leave room at the top and sprinkle cheese if using.
- Pour ¼ cup of water or broth into the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes.
- Add cheese if not added earlier and bake for 5 minutes until melted.
- Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional Value (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers, Healthy Dinner, Stuffed Peppers Recipe