Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Southwestern Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers is a delicious and healthy recipe that combines the flavors of the Southwest with lean ground turkey and quinoa. The peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices, then baked until tender. This recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
40 mins

Total Time:
60 mins

Recipe Yield 28.24 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 7.06 oz

Ingredients

4 pieces

Bell peppers

17.65 oz

Ground Turkey

7.06 oz

Quinoa

7.06 oz

Black Beans

5.30 oz

corn

7.06 oz

Diced Tomatoes

2 tsp

cumin

2 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

Directions

Preheating

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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Cutting

Step 2

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.

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Stove

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

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10 mins
Cook Time
Stove

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.

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15 mins
Cook Time
Mixing

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey, cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

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Stuffing

Step 6

Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey-quinoa mixture.

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Baking

Step 7

Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.

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Oven

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

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30 mins
Cook Time
Oven

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the tops of the peppers.

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Serving

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (39.68%)
Protein (31.75%)
Fat (28.57%)

Fat:
8 g (72 kcal)

Protein:
20 g (80 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
25 g (100 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 17.65 kcal 0.88%
Vitamin A 0.706 IU 0.08%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2118 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1412 g 0.13%
Fat 0.5648 g 0.4%
Carbohydrates 1.765 g 0.35%
Sodium 42.36 mg 8.47%
Fibers 0.4236 g 1.11%
Sugars 0.2824 g 0%
Protein 1.412 g 1.66%
Vitamin C 2.824 mg 3.14%
Calcium 0.4236 mg 0.08%
Iron 1.059 mg 0.21%
Potassium 35.3 mg 7.06%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 4.236 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.0706 mg 5.43%
Vitamin B12 0.0706 mcg 2.94%
Vitamin E 0.1412 mg 0.94%
Zinc 0.1412 mg 0.03%
Selenium 1.412 mcg 0.28%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Fall
Kitchen Tools Slow Cooker Blender
Nutritional Content Low Calorie
Cuisines Italian Mexican
Diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Course Drinks Salads Snacks Sauces & Dressings
Cooking Method Steaming Simmering Cutting Cut Plating Serving Cooking None Stir-frying
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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