Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Hearty and healthy dinner recipe!
Course Dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93/7 fat free ground turkey
  • 3 g Garlic (1 minced garlic clove)
  • 27.5 g Yellow onion (1/4 medium yellow, minced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro (Chopped finely)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 357 grams Bell peppers (3 medium)
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups Quinoa (Cooked)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
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Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400°
  • Spray a little olive oil spray sauté pan on medium heat
  • Sauté onion, garlic and cilantro for about 2 minutes then add ground turkey. Add in salt, garlic powder, and cumin
  • Brown meat for several minutes until meat is completely cooked through
  • Add in 1/4 cup of tomato paste and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, simmer on low forabout 5 minutes
  • Combine cooked quinoa and meat together
  • Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove all seeds
  • Place in a baking dish
  • Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper half and fill it with as much as you can
  • Pour additional chicken broth in the bottom of the baking sheet and cover
  • Cook for 35 minutes

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 pepper)
Calories 410 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 112mg37%
Sodium 511mg22%
Potassium 1064mg30%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 4192IU84%
Vitamin C 158mg192%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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