Healthy Quinoa And Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Name: Healthy Quinoa And Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (or 1/2 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup bulgar wheat); 2 cups chicken stock; 6 bell peppers (I use three green, three red); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 vidalia onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese (I used parmesan and asiago blend); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa (or 1/2 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup bulgar wheat)
2 cups chicken stock
6 bell peppers (I use three green, three red)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 vidalia onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese (I used parmesan and asiago blend)
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine quinoa and chicken stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 15-17 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
3
Meanwhile, cut the tops off of the bell peppers, remove the seeds and set aside in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Chop the tops of the peppers (will add to the meat mixture later).
4
Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large sauce pan and saute the garlic.
5
Add chopped onions and peppers. Saute 2-3 minutes.
6
Add the ground turkey, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook until the meat is browned.
7
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed (5 minutes).
8
Add the cooked quinoa to the meat mixture. Stir thoroughly.
9
Fill each pepper with the mixture. Cook in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
10
After 25 minutes, top each pepper with italian cheese. Cook five more minutes (cheese will melt and begin to brown).
11
Serve immediately :) Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa (or 1/2 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup bulgar wheat), 2 cups chicken stock, 6 bell peppers (I use three green, three red), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Healthy Quinoa And Ground 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!