Delicious, low fat and satisfying, these Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are made with a tomato sauce. Easy to make and kid friendly. Try this recipe!
Course Entree
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 331kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
For Stuffed Peppers
1lb.Ground Turkey Breast
1cupquinoauncooked
1egg
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
4wholepeppers
salt + pepperto taste
For Sauce
1teaspoonolive oil
1/2mediumonionchopped
1can diced tomatoes(or 4 fresh tomatoes diced)
3tablespoonsketchup
salt + pepperto taste
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
For Sauce
In a skillet over medium heat, place the oil. Sautee the onions until translucent (4-5 minutes). Add the tomato and cook until softened (5 minutes). Mix in the ketchup, salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes
For Filling
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Cut the top off the peppers and remove the seeds inside. Save the tops
In a bowl, combine the Quinoa, Turkey, Egg, Italian Seasoning, Salt and Pepper and add about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of the sauce. Mix until combined
Assembly
Pour the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish
Place the stuffed peppers on top
Bake for 30-45 minutes or until the turkey and quinoa are cooked. Top with the sauce