Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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!
Servings 4
Calories 331kcal
Ingredients
For Stuffed Peppers
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey Breast
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 whole peppers
- salt + pepper to taste
For Sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or 4 fresh tomatoes diced)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- salt + pepper to taste
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
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg