Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of quinoa, ground turkey, black beans, and spices, topped with a sprinkle of cheese. A hearty and nutritious dinner option that meets your dietary needs.
Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers is a dinner recipe ready in about 45 minutes. Each serving has approximately 631 kcal, 40g protein, 79g carbs, 18g fat. It fits a high-protein diet.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
Add ground turkey to the pan and cook until browned.
Stir in black beans, cooked quinoa, chopped tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
Stuff the bell peppers with the turkey and quinoa mixture.
Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle with cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and cheese is melted.