Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 whole Bell Peppers
• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1/2 cup Quinoa
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a saucepan, boil 1 cup of water and add quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
3. While quinoa cooks, prep the bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
5. Add ground turkey to the skillet, cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
7. Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and quinoa mixture.
8. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

450

Protein

35 g

Fat

20 g

Carbs

30 g