Healthy Mexican Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Healthy Mexican Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 8 ounces, weight Ground Turkey; 1/4 cups Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3/4 cups Crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Chicken Stock; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Cooked Quinoa; 1/2 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped; 3 whole Bell Peppers, Cut In Half And Seeded

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 ounces, weight Ground Turkey
1/4 cups Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
3/4 cups Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
⅛ teaspoons Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Cooked Quinoa
1/2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
3 whole Bell Peppers, Cut In Half And Seeded

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Add oil to a large skillet.
3
Add ground turkey and saute until fully cooked, 45 minutes.
4
Add in onion and cook for 23 minutes.
5
Toss in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
6
Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and salt.
7
Bring to a simmer.
8
Cook for 23 minutes until slightly thickened.
9
Take off heat and stir in cooked quinoa, lime juice and cilantro.
10
Stuff peppers with filling and place in a 9 x 13 pan.
11
Cover with aluminum foil.
12
Bake for 2025 or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
13
Serve immediately.

225

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8 ounces, weight Ground Turkey, 1/4 cups Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Healthy Mexican Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Mexican Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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