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Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These ground turkey stuffed peppers are made with quinoa or rice. Prep in only 15 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 306kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 28 ounces diced Tomatoes (diced tomatoes in puree is even better)
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or cooked rice
  • juice of one lime
  • 3 extra large bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften. Add the ground turkey and minced garlic and cook until the meat is almost cooked through, breaking it up in crumbles with a spoon as it cooks. 
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked quinoa. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture. 
  • Fill the peppers with the mixture. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and carefully sprinkle cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately. 

Notes

Note: The cook time does not include cooking the quinoa. I use store-bought cooked quinoa to save time, but if you are cooking the quinoa from scratch, you will need to add an additional 30 minutes to the cook time.
STORAGE: Store leftover stuffed peppers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3710IU | Vitamin C: 133.9mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 3.9mg